Shettima Condemns Killing of UI Prof Ajoyele

.Says his death is a rude shock

.Commiserates with deceased family

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of a renowned Professor of Social and Environmental Forestry in the University of Ibadan (UI), Opeyemi Ajoyele, who was gunned down by yet to be identified assailants.

In a condolence message personally signed by him in Abuja on Tuesday, the Vice President, expressed shock over the Professor’s untimely death just days after personally congratulating him on his swearing in.

Shettima while praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased also commiserated with the family of Prof Ajoyele as well as the University of Ibadan Master Class of 1990.

The full text of Vice President’s condolence message states: “I received today the shocking news of the death of Prof. Opeyemi Ajoyele who was gunned down by yet to be identified assailants.

“The late Opeyemi, a renowned Professor of Social and Environmental Forestry, was my classmate at the University of Ibadan and his untimely death just days after personally congratulating me on my swearing-in, came as a rude shock.

“I condemn the gruesome killing of Prof. Opeyemi, and wish to express my deep condolences to his family and the University of Ibadan Master Class of 1990. I pray for the repose of his gentle soul.”