Ondo Launches Investigation into UNIMED Registrar’s Mysterious Death

The Ondo State Government has commenced an investigation into the passing of the registrar of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Mr Ezekiel Adeniran, who died a few weeks ago at his home in Akure, the state capital.

It was reported that Adeniran was discovered dead in front of his residence in Akure, sparking suspicion that he may have been assassinated by unidentified individuals.

As a result, the Ondo State Ministry of Justice has called for a coroner’s inquest into Adeniran’s death.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Segun Odusola, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, stated that a formal investigation in the form of a coroner’s inquest had become necessary to determine the cause and manner of the deceased’s death.

According to the Attorney General, the deceased was widely reported to have died under suspicious circumstances, noting that the coroner’s inquest would establish whether any individual could be held criminally responsible.

The letter stated that “in the public interest, a formal coroner’s inquest is necessary to ascertain the cause and manner of the death and to determine if any individual may bear criminal responsibility.”

Ajulo further noted that the inquest would be conducted in line with the provisions of the Coroners Law of Ondo State and requested that a magistrate with the appropriate jurisdiction be appointed to act as coroner.

“Following briefing and information at my disposal, I believe that in the public interest, a formal inquiry in the form of a coroner’s inquest is warranted,” the letter read.

Acting on this request, the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Honourable Justice Olusegun Ayedun Odusola, appointed the Chief Magistrate and Head of the Ondo State Multi-Door Court, Dr Dickson Ogunfuyi, to serve as the coroner.

The Attorney General assured that the inquest would be carried out with complete transparency and full adherence to due process.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed that the incident was an assassination.

The PPRO said, “I can confirm to you that the man was killed. From the information I have at my disposal, two men came out of the bush, and they forced a substance into another person’s mouth. But I can’t confirm to you where it happened, but our area of interest is to unravel who is responsible for his death.”