IPC condemns killing of Ibadan journalist, demands justice

The International Press Centre has condemned the killing of an Ibadan-based journalist, Peter Ojo, and called for a thorough investigation 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 thought to be health-related until his younger brother, Enahoro Peter, confirmed to the centre that he was attacked.

In a statement on Tuesday, IPC’s Press Freedom Officer, Melody Akinjiyan, described Ojo’s death as a devastating loss 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 expand their investigations and ensure those responsible are prosecuted.

“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 also reaffirmed its commitment to defending press freedom and ensuring the safety of journalists, stressing that attacks on media professionals must not go unpunished.