An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr Shalewa Daramola, was yesterday shot dead in Festac Town, Lagos, by gunmen.
The incident occurred at K close, 3rd Avenue, Festac Town, about 1.12pm. The late Daramola was an APC member in Ward B, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State.
According to eyewitnesses, the late Daramola, who was in his 40s, was shot four times at close range.
He was rushed to the Local Government Primary Health Centre, but was referred to another hospital in Festac Town where he was confirmed dead.
The incident has been reported at Festac Police Station, 2nd Avenue, Festac town.