Vigilante arrested for killing 33-yr-old mechanic over a shirt in Ogun

A 33-year-old mechanic, identified simply as Ayo, has been shot dead by a vigilante in Sango, Ogun State.

The deceased was shot in front of his house on Sunday night, October 2, 2022.

According to a source, “Ayo and the vigilante had a minor dispute over fitness some time last year. They had an argument and a fight brake out during which Ayo torn the vigilante’s shirt. Some well-meaning individuals later stepped him and settled the issue. Ayo was asked to replace the shirt that he torn, which he did.

Fast forward to Sunday, the vigilante accosted Ayo at about 11pm when he was returning from a bar in the area. The vigilante asked him where he was going and where he was coming from. Ayo told him and the vigilante then insisted on going to with him to his house to confirm if he truly lives there. However, he shot Ayo point blank as soon as they got to his house.

He’s currently at Sango police station.”