Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers reportedly invaded an event centre in Iperu area of Ogun State and opened fire on people, killing a lecturer of Babcock University, Ilisan, Olowojobi Yinka.

It was gathered that the gunmen, clad in black attire, invaded Ajadeh Event Centre on Sagamu road in the Iperu area of the state on Friday evening to carry out the heinous act.

Witnesses said the assailants opened fire indiscriminately on the people relaxing in the lounge, triggering a huge commotion, panic and stampede as guests scampered for safety.

The Babcock university lecturer reportedly shot in the chest when he resisted being taken away by the gunmen, it was gathered. Police spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta on Monday.

According to her, the police have arrested a security man who had spent barely two weeks doing security work at the event centre in connection with the incident. Odutola said, a manager of a car stand, simply known as Dare and a yet-to-be identified person were abducted by the gunmen.

"A suspicious coincidence led the police to arrest one Awada Ishaya of Plateau State who was employed two weeks ago when the event centre was launched as a security man for further interrogation.

"The lecturer was taken to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

"Efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits and rescue the kidnapped victims. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops," Odutola said.