Mob attacks hotel after man’s death on premises

Unidentified individuals allegedly attacked and injured the manager of Osas Hotel (name withheld) in the Wadoye community of Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, following the death of a 30-year-old man, Olamide Akinolu, on the hotel premises.

The state police command pledged on Wednesday to track down those responsible for the violence that took place on Tuesday around 12:40 p.m., resulting in the death of Akinolu.

Akinolu had reportedly visited the hotel to meet with a man to whom he had paid N50,000 to rent musical instruments when he was allegedly attacked by unknown individuals.

While the Ogun State Police Command did not disclose the motive behind the assault, an eyewitness informed According to Metro that Akinolu began vomiting blood after the alleged attack.

Following the victim’s condition after the assault, our correspondent learnt that witnesses rushed Akinolu to a nearby hospital, where a doctor on duty pronounced him dead.

Akinolu’s death reportedly angered locals, who gathered to attack the hotel, injuring the manager and causing property damage.

The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Wednesday morning stating that efforts were underway to apprehend those responsible.

She said, “The victim’s father reported the incident to the Ajuwon Division. His son had gone to the hotel to meet a man to whom he had paid N50,000 to rent some musical instruments.

“As a result, he sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, where the doctor pronounced him dead. This prompted a group of people to organise an attack on the hotel.

“The hotel manager was injured, and several instruments were damaged during the violence. Our officers were dispatched to the scene to restore order. Meanwhile, the body has been taken to a mortuary in Olambe for examination and autopsy.”

This incident occurred just weeks after the police command reported that a 32-year-old man, Lanre Ogungbe, was found dead in a hotel room in Soyoye, Abeokuta.

The man was found dead on October 10, 2024. The police investigative team reported that a bottle of an alcoholic drink and a bottle of pesticide were discovered beside him in the hotel room.