The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two people by armed men.

Two other persons sustained bullet injuries in the incident, which occurred in Abeokuta early Monday.

SP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement.

Odutola explained that the incident occurred at about 12:30 am in the parking lot of Diamond Dumplings, at GRA, Abeokuta.

She stated that three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA number plate, demanding the car key.

“Three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA license plate, demanding the car keys.

“The assailants opened fire, hitting one Ola (surname unknown) and one Shobanke Oluwatimileyin and two others.

“The Divisional Police Officer from Ibara, responding to distress calls, arrived the scene and ensured the area was secure before transporting the victims to the hospital.

“Upon their arrival, the attending doctor confirmed two fatalities, while the other two individuals are receiving medical attention at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta,” she said.

The Police spokesperson hinted that a preliminary investigation had been initiated to examine the factors leading to the incident and to assess any potential links to cult activities.

“The public will be informed about the progress of the investigation in the coming days, as a follow up to arrest the fleeing suspects,” she said.

Police launch investigation as gunmen kill two in Ogun