A United States Professor and politician, Richard Adeoriokin has been accidentally shot dead by a local security guard in Ejigbo, Osun State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred around 8:30 pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Hub 247 News gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred at a public function on Inisha Road of Ejigbo which was attended by Professor Adeoriokin, his political associates, and Oyeyode Oyesosin, the son of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo.

After the event at the king’s residence, Oyeyode Oyesosin invited his friends to his house for a brief meeting. As the guests prepared to leave, he ordered the security guard to fire gunshots into the air as a farewell gesture.

Tragically, one of the security guard’s guns was mistakenly aimed downward, and the bullet struck Professor Adeoriokin in the leg. According to the report, Adeoriokin was rushed to the Baptist hospital in Ejigbo where he sadly passed away.