By The International Press Centre (IPC) has strongly condemned the killing of Ibadan-based journalist, Peter Ojo, and has called on security agencies to ensure justice is served.
Ojo, a former reporter with the Daily Monitor, was shot dead by suspected armed robbers along the Molete–Oke Ado axis of Ibadan on August 18, 2025. His death was initially believed to be health-related until his younger brother, Enahoro Peter, confirmed to IPC that he had been attacked.
In a statement on Tuesday, IPC’s Press Freedom Officer, Melody Akinjiyan, described the incident as a devastating blow to 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, this is indeed a sad one for journalism,” the statement read.
The centre urged the police to widen the scope of their investigation and ensure all suspects are brought to justice. “While we acknowledge the ongoing investigations by the police, we urge them to examine all possible angles. The suspect currently in custody should be immediately charged to court, while efforts must be made to apprehend the remaining suspects who were said to have escaped. This will go a long way to bring succour to the family and colleagues he left behind,” the statement added.
The IPC further reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom and journalist safety, stressing that attacks on media professionals must never be allowed to go unpunished.
