**Albert Adeoye Ilemobade** (12 April 1936 – 21 June 2015) was a distinguished **Nigerian veterinary parasitologist** with a notable academic and professional career both locally and internationally. He served as the **Vice Chancellor** of the **Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)** from **1987 to 1995** and made significant contributions to veterinary science and public health, particularly in the study and control of **tsetse fly and trypanosomiasis**.
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## Early Life and Education
Albert Ilemobade was born in **Ondo State**, Nigeria, on **12 April 1936**. His educational journey spanned prestigious institutions, including:
- **University of Ibadan**, Nigeria
- **Oklahoma State University**, USA
- **Ahmadu Bello University**, Zaria
- **University of Minnesota, St. Paul**, USA
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## Career
Professor Ilemobade made substantial contributions to **veterinary parasitology**. His work focused particularly on **tsetse fly control** and **trypanosomiasis**, both major concerns in African livestock health.
He served in various academic and administrative roles, most notably as the **Vice Chancellor of FUTA (1987–1995)**. He retired from public service in 1995.
### International Consultancy
- **World Health Organization (WHO)** – Consultant on **tsetse fly and trypanosomiasis**
- **Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)** – Technical consultant on animal health
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## Abduction and Death
On **21 June 2015**, Professor Ilemobade was **abducted and murdered** in **Ijapo Estate, Akure** by **two domestic workers**:
- **Daniel Ita** – security guard
- **Yemi Bamitale** – former driver, recently dismissed
### Circumstances of Murder
The murder was orchestrated following Bamitale's failed attempt to sell the professor’s **Toyota SUV**. On the evening of 21 June, Daniel lured Ilemobade outside the house under the **pretense of checking an electrical fault**, where he was **strangled to death**. His body was hidden within the premises and **discovered in a decomposed state on 29 June 2015** due to a foul odor.
After the murder, the perpetrators looted his **phones, laptop, iPad, N7,000 in cash**, and **Toyota SUV**. They traveled to **Ogun State**, where they were briefly detained by the **Federal Road Safety Corps** for possessing invalid documents. However, they were later arrested by the **Ogun State Police Command** during an attempt to sell the vehicle at a suspiciously low price.
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## Family
Albert Ilemobade was married to **Christiana Olakitan (née Akinrodoye)**.
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## See Also
- Veterinary medicine in Nigeria
- Trypanosomiasis control in Africa
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## References
- <a href="/wiki/ThisDay%20Interview/">ThisDay Interview</a>(https://www.thisdaylive.com/)
- <a href="/wiki/News%20reports%20from%20Nigerian%20Tribune%20and%20Punch/">News reports from Nigerian Tribune and Punch</a>(https://www.tribuneonlineng.com)
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