Oyo NUJ demands probe into Ojo Peter’s Death
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is demanding a thorough investigation into the killing of journalist Ojo Peter, who was gunned down by suspected armed robbers in Ibadan on August 18, 2025.
Ojo Peter, a former reporter with Parrot Extra and Daily Monitor, was shot in the back during a daylight robbery along the Molete-Oke Ado axis of Ibadan.
The details of the deceased’s death was made known to the Union on Monday, about three weeks after his death.
The Acting Chairman of the Union, Sola Oladapo in a statement on Tuesday said the Union was saddened by the untimely death of the said reporter.
According to Oladapo, Ojo Peter was for several years a Crime Reporter who contributed to the safety of the society.
“The Union is saddened by the news of Ojo Peter’s recent killing in Ibadan by suspected armed robbers. The attack occurred along Molete-Oke Ado axis of Ibadan, Oyo State on August 18, 2025, around 2 p.m.
“Sources said Ojo Peter was robbed of his cross bag; despite pleading to the robbers that the bag contained no money, he was still shot in the back,” Oladapo said.
While describing the incident as unfortunate, Oladapo urged the State Police Command to fish out the killers of the deceased journalist.
Oladapo, on behalf of the Union’s Chairman, Ademola Babalola who was on annual leave condoled the family of the deceased and urged them to take solace in the fact that the deceased left indelible marks in the sand of time.
It would be recalled that Ojo Peter’s brother, Peter Enahoro, on Monday expressed grief over the senseless killing, highlighting his brother left home healthy but was gunned down while trying to make ends meet.
The media community in Oyo State is mourning his loss, with calls for justice and accountability by the Oyo NUJ.
Press Release
IPC SPJ-Hub CONDEMNS THE GRUESOME KILLING OF IBADAN – BASED JOURNALIST; DEMANDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION
For immediate release September 09, 2025
The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos-Nigeria, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of Peter Ojo, an Ibadan-based journalist and is demanding further investigation on his death.
Information reaching IPC SPJ-Hub states that Peter Ojo was confirmed dead after being shot by suspected armed robbers along the Molete – Oke Ado axis of Ibadan.
The report further states that, “the incident, which occurred on August 18, 2025, was initially thought to be health-related until his younger brother, Enahoro Peter, clarified that Ojo was attacked.”
The Ibadan-based journalist, before he met the sad fate, worked with Daily Monitor.
IPC’s Press Freedom Officer, Melody Akinjiyan, described this unfortunate loss as a sad one for the media industry, considering the fact that Peter Ojo must have left home in perfect health and looking forward to returning, only to be gunned down in broad daylight.
“While we acknowledge the ongoing investigations by the Police, we urge them to examine all possible angles and ensure that justice is served. The suspect in Police custody should be immediately charged to court, while efforts are made to arrest the remaining suspects who were said to have escaped. This will go a long way to bring succour to the family and colleagues that he left behind,” Akinjiyan said.
SGD:
Melody Akinjiyan
Press Freedom Officer, IPC
melodyakinjiyan@ipcng.org
International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, Nigeria
IPC is Nigeria’s foremost media capacity development organization.
