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Solomon Ayegba shot dead by unknown gunmen

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The new Director of Works, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Mr Solomon Ayegba Sani has been reportedly shot and killed by a group of yet-to-be-identified gunmen.

It was gathered that he was shot death around 10 pm on Tuesday July 17th at his residence in Idah, Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State.

A source disclosed that the victim has just been promoted to the position of Director of Works by the Federal Polytechnic management adding that the deceased was eminently qualified among other top contenders for the same position because he was a chartered engineer.

As at the time of this report, Efforts made to speak with the management of the Federal Polytechnic proved abortive.

However, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP William Aya, confirmed the incident, saying Mr. Solomon Ayegba Sani was assassinated by unknown gun men on Tuesday night.

Aya said that the brother of the deceased reported the incident to the Police in Idah.

The Police spokesman said that investigation has commenced immediately, adding that the Police is on the trail of the assailants.

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