The Department of State Security Service DSS has indicted a domestic staff of former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Prof. Olorunfemi Olaofe.
The DSS statement reads, “The Department of of State Service (DSS), Ekiti state command in collaboration with other security agencies in the state wishes to alert the general public on the uncovering of the 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.
“However, the case will soon be transferred to the State Police Command for prosecution having established a case of homicide”.