Gunmen Kill Nigerian Comedian In Ibadan

Unknown gunmen have shot dead a popular Ibadan-based comedian, Mimic King, carting away his possessions.

The deceased’s senior colleague, Lafup broke the sad news on social media, saying that King was killed on Saturday.

He said that until death, Mimic King was a promising young man whose life was cut short by the menace of bike robbery in Ibadan.

“Sad news to hear that a promising young comic got shot in ibadan after been robbed . The menace of fatal bike robberies in ibadan is now very alarming , I would hope the authorities will find an end to this. I pray his family the fortitude to bear such loss. RIP @mimic_king_official,” he captioned the photo of the late comedian.

Mimic King’s death is coming a few days after Anambra-based Nigerian singer and songwriter, Slami Ifeanyi, was been confirmed dead.

Naija News learnt that the afro-pop singer was reportedly shot dead on Sunday morning, November 27, 2022, by unknown gunmen.

It was gathered that the 31-year-old former Mr Anambra Universe was driving alone in his newly acquired Lexus 330, when he was attacked and killed at Umubere, Awka area of Anambra State.

According to a source, “He was driving his new car which he bought just two weeks ago, when it happened. Although, we don’t know why he was attacked but it looks like a targeted attack.“