Lewd lyricist, Damino Damoche, a student of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, was shot dead yesterday by suspected cultists. The artiste was shot in front of the university’s gate.
Sources said his assailants (suspected to be LASU students), operating on a motor-bike, shot him several times before he died.
He was said be on his way home, after writing a test, when he was killed. At the time of this report, it was not confirmed if Damoche was a cultist.
Police spokesperson, Ngozi Braide, a Deputy Superintendent, confirmed the incident.
She said the incident happened around 4pm, adding that Damoche’s killers shot him and also hit his neck with a matchete to ensure he died on the spot.
His corpse has been deposited at Badagry General Hospital for autopsy.
Christened Olaniyan Damilola Ibrahim, Damoche was a 400-level Banking and Finance student.
Damoche began his music career with a group known as Middle Guys before he decided to pursue a solo career. The ‘Obo to che’ crooner collaborated with others artistes, including Drama, DJ Zeez, Prince Banton, Shanko Rasheed, Konga and B.O.Y.
His last self-titled album, Damino Damoche, was released in 2011.
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