Operator Of POS Killed In Ekiti

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A Point of Sale (POS) operator, popularly called Alfa, in Ado-Ekiti, along the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), has been shot and killed by unknown gunmen.

 This killing took place 48 hours after an okada riders’ ticketing officer was killed in broad daylight.

The killing happened at the shop of the victim, located adjacent the gate of the EKSUTH in Ado-Ekiti. 

Information gathered noted that the gunmen came on a motorbike and shot Alfa and made away with his money and other valuables. 

A customer who was transacting with him when the incident happened was said to have also sustained injury. 

Alfa, who is well known in the area, was always with cash. His body has been deposited at the EKSUTH morgue. 

There was no immediate response from the police as at the time of filing this report. 

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