Photojournalist killed by colleague in Kogi

A photojournalist, Ayo Aiyepeku, has been allegedly killed by his colleague in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State.

It was gathered that the photojournalist was murdered on Tuesday night in an office located around the Government House/GRA axis of Lokoja, where he and his suspected assailant, Adebayo Pelumi, worked as photographers in an unnamed company.

A source, who did not want his name to be mentioned for safety reasons, said the two were known colleagues and shared a professional relationship within the organisation.

He said Adebayo allegedly struck the photojournalist on the head with a blunt object, rendering him unconscious, and thereafter proceeded to butcher the victim and later stored the mutilated body parts in a freezer.

The motive, the source added, was suspected to be linked to ritualistic practices, given the nature of the crime.

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The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Ovye-Aya said: “The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has been reported to us, and investigation has commenced in earnest.

“We are on the trail of the suspected killer of the victim to bring him to book.

“It’s a very sad and unfortunate incident given the way and manner the victim was killed.

“We are calling on the public to avail the police with any information about the whereabouts of the suspect, who is currently on the run.

“The alleged assailant, who is currently on the run, was said to be a close friend and colleague of the deceased.”

The Star