The International Press Centre (IPC) Lagos, Nigeria, has through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ Hub) condemned the gruesome killing of Peter Ojo, an Ibadan-based Nigerian journalist and demands further investigation on his death.
The statement by the IPC SPJ-Hub said that Ojo was confirmed dead after being shot by suspected armed robbers along the Molete – Oke Ado axis of Ibadan in south-western Nigeria.
According to the report received by the IPC, the incident, which occurred on August 18, 2025, was initially thought to be health-related until his younger brother, Enahoro Peter, clarified that Ojo was attacked,
The journalist was working for Daily Monitor before his death.
IPC’s Press Freedom Officer, Melody Akinjiyan, described this unfortunate loss as a sad one for the media industry, considering the fact that Peter Ojo must have left home in perfect health and looking forward to returning, only to be gunned down in broad daylight.
“While we acknowledge the ongoing investigations by the Police, we urge them to examine all possible angles and ensure that justice is served. The suspect in Police custody should be immediately charged to court, while efforts are made to arrest the remaining suspects, who were said to have escaped. This will go a long way to bring succor to the family and colleagues he left behind,” Akinjiyan said.
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