Chairman Killed By Armed Robbers In Alausa
Lagos
Popular Lagos-based advertising expert, Sesan
Ogunro is dead.
The founder and MD of Eminent Communications
was killed on Sunday night in Alausa area of Lagos by
some gunmen suspected to be armed robbers in
front of his family members.
According to family insiders, Sesan Ogunro was
going home from a Christmas event he chaired when
the assailants hijacked his car and demanded for the
keys.
After handling over the keys, one of the gunmen
reportedly shot him on the chest.
He died immediately on the spot. The deceased was
in his late 50s.
Sesan Ogunro's death was confirmed this morning by
his close friend, Senator Femi Ojudu who said: "It is
true. So sad"
Police CSP, Ajao Adewale at Alausa divisional police
station also confirmed the death.
"A man was shot at 10.20 p.m. yesterday at Alausa.
He added that his vehicle was snatched by his
attackers. "We don't know him but we have
commenced investigations into the attack" – said
Ajao
Since the news of his sudden death, sympathizers
have started coming to his house located on Atinuke
Ologunde Crescent in Ogudu GRA Lagos to console
his wife.
The Ekiti State-born Sesan Ogunro started his
popular advertising company, Eminent in 1982. He
was the Chairman of Professional Practice Committee
of Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria,
AAAN.
He is survived by many children and grand children.
His children include Timayo Ogunro, Fade Ogunro of
Beat 99.9FM and popular video director Sesan
Ogunro Junior.
May his soul rest in perfect peace (amen).
Sent From David Aniemeka
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