Nigeria, April 28 -- The Edo State Government has directed security operatives to swiftly apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the death of Mr. Joel Isibor, a prominent realtor and entrepreneur based in Benin City.

Isibor, aged 42, who owned an estate development company and a boutique, was reportedly gunned down at close range by unidentified assailants who stormed his business premises two Fridays ago.

Mr. Dennis Idahosa, the state's Deputy Governor, gave the directive on Sunday during a condolence visit to the bereaved family.

According to a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, Idahosa denounced the killing, describing it as a grievous loss to the entire state.

He labelled the attack as "a senseless and ...