Nigeria, July 18 -- The police in Ondo State have confirmed the assassination of the Registrar of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Ezekiel Adeniyan.

Mr Adeniran was found dead in his home on Thursday morning, and a statement from the university confirmed his sudden death.

But the police said his death was unnatural.

Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said on Friday that the matter was a case of assassination.

"The man died in the early hours of yesterday. I can confirm to you, this was reported at Fanibi Division," he said.

"We are doing everything possible to unravel the lies surrounding this case. I mean, we are after those responsible for this case.

"I can confirm to you that the man was kill...