Newly promoted FIRS senior staff hacked to death by suspected assassins in Lagos

A senior staff of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mrs Ibironke Oluremi Adefila (nee Jobi), who was recently promoted was hacked to death by suspected to be assassins in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state.

It was gathered that late Adefila was on her way to work in the early hours of Friday, January, 28, 2022 when she was accosted by the heavily armed assailants, opposite Awalu group of schools, Powerline Area in Laketu, Ikorodu.

According to Tribune, a passersby said a voice was heard among the armed men saying, “that’s her, that’s her” and immediately they attacked her and subsequently hacked her to death on the spot with an axe, cutlass, and a knife.

Although some good Samaritans still tried to take her to the hospital with the hope that she could survive the mindless mutilation, unfortunately, she had lost a lot of blood, having suffered heavy cuts on every part of her body including her head and spine.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Alaba Jobi said, “What made the crime even more shocking and heartbreaking was that she was to attend a party that same day in the office which was organised to honour her having been promoted to a new level in her office.

“Many have been asking the question that, ‘what could have propelled this vicious and gruesome murder?’”

“Another surprise was that none of her personal belongings were stolen, neither were any of her body parts missing.

“Police urgently need to swing into action to smoke out those behind this heinous act. The mother of five should not die in vain. The husband too, Mr Adefila, wants justice,” noting that Ikorodu, which was once a peaceful area was now marred with an array of criminal activities which is fast becoming almost a permanent feature in the area.

He added, “All relevant stakeholders should support Lagos Police command in unravelling the mysteries behind the security challenges confronting Ikorodu, especially the death of Mrs Ibironke Oluremi Adefila.”

The State Police Spokesperson, Adekunle Ajisebutu, who confirmed the incident said that the police are ” working assiduously to arrest the perpetrators.”

Ajisebutu also stated that the state commissioner of police, Abiodun Alabi, had directed a thorough investigation into the incident.