DSS indicts domestic staff in kidnap, murder of former EKSU Deputy VC, Prof Olaofe

The Ekiti State Command of the Department of State Service (DSS) has revealed a shocking twist in the abduction case of Professor Olorunfemi Olaofe, former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU).

According to a statement released on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti, Olaofe’s domestic staff masterminded his abduction, leading to his gruesome murder.

Professor Olaofe was kidnapped from his residence on July 9, and an investigation by the DSS and other security agencies uncovered a sinister plot.

The statement disclosed that the domestic staff, in collaboration with seven suspected kidnappers, orchestrated the abduction.

Tragically, the investigation led to the discovery of Olaofe’s remains buried in a shallow grave at a farm settlement along Airport Road, Ijan-Ekiti.

The DSS expressed gratitude to the state government for its support in the investigation and announced that the case would be transferred to the State Police Command for prosecution, having established a case of homicide.

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The statement reads, “The Department of of State Service (DSS), Ekiti state command in collaboration with other security agencies in the state wishes ro alert the general public on the uncovering of fhe gruesome murder of Olorunfemi Olaofe (Prof).

“This was occasioned by the planned kidnap of Olaofe (Prof) by a gang of about seven suspected kidnappers at his residence, located at plot 12, 15th avenue, federal housing phase II, Ado Ekiti on 9th July, 2024.

“Investigation activities revealed that the kidnap incident was masterminded by the domestic staff, who invited others in carrying out the dastardly act.

“However, further investigation by the operatives of the command led to the discovery of Olaofe’s remains buried in a shallow grave at a farm settlement along Airport Road, Ijan-Ekiti

“In the light of the above, the command wishes to dress its profound gratitude to the state government for her invaluable support in the course of the ongoing investigation.

However, the case will soon be transferred to the State Police Command for prosecution having established a case of homicide”.

This shocking revelation has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the brutality of the crime and the betrayal of trust by Olaofe’s domestic staff. The case serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of kidnapping and the importance of thorough investigations in bringing perpetrators to justice.

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