A professor at the University of Ibadan, Opeyemi Isaac Ajewole, has been killed by suspected assassins.

DAILY POST gathered that the don was killed while returning to his home in the Moniya area of Ibadan on Monday evening.

His corpse has been deposited at UI Anatomy, DAILY POST gathered.

A source in the university told our correspondent that Ajewole’s car was taken away after he was shot dead.

One of the friends of the deceased, Olukayode Ogunsanwo, also confirmed the death of the don to DAILY POST on Tuesday.

The friend who was in a sober mood, simply said, “Yes. It is true. It is true”.

Ajewole, until his death, was a lecturer in the Department of Forest Resources Management of the university.

He was born on 6 March 1962.

Principal Assistant Registrar, Public Communications, at the university, Joke Akinpelu, when contacted, also confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Tuesday.

Akinpelu, who did not give further information, said, “Yes, it is true. But we are not sure if it is armed robbers or hired assassins.

“He was killed yesterday. The incident happened yesterday”.