Hotel Boss Slaughtered in Cold Blood: Akure Socialite Adesoji Adeleye Assassinated in His Sleep
Terror struck the heart of Akure in the early hours of Tuesday as popular hotelier and socialite, Adesoji Johnson Adeleye, was gruesomely murdered by suspected assassins inside his hotel.
Adeleye, the Chief Executive Officer of Klass Five Hotel, was reportedly attacked and killed in one of the rooms of his hotel, located in the bustling Arakale area of the Ondo State capital.
According to multiple sources, the well-known businessman was preparing for the day’s activities when armed men gained access to the hotel premises under mysterious circumstances. What followed, witnesses say, was a savage attack that left the city reeling.
The assailants reportedly stabbed him multiple times and smashed his skull with a mortar, leaving him in a pool of blood. His lifeless body was discovered hours later, sparking panic and confusion within the community and hospitality circles.
A close associate of the deceased told LEADERSHIP that he had spent the previous evening with Adeleye and was shocked to wake up to the devastating news.
“We were together on Monday night. He had no enemies as far as we knew. He told me we’d see again today. Now, I’m getting calls that he’s dead,” the associate said in disbelief.
Security operatives from the Ondo State Police Command swiftly responded to the report, cordoned off the scene, and moved the body to the morgue. The police also began questioning hotel staff and persons within the vicinity.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alexander Olayinka, confirmed the incident, describing the murder as a targeted killing.
“We have dispatched a team of detectives to the crime scene. Preliminary findings suggest it was a well-planned assassination,” Olayinka stated. “The case has now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation.”
Residents and business owners in Akure have expressed fear and outrage over the brutal killing, demanding swift justice and better security in the area.
As police intensify their manhunt for the perpetrators, many questions remain unanswered: Who wanted Adesoji Adeleye dead—and why?
