Robbers killed night guard, steal 2 bags of rice in Ibadan

Another tragedy was recorded at Aba-Alfa area of Apata-Ganga, a suburb of Ibadan Wednesday morning when a gang of armed robbers shot dead a 43-year-old night guard, Sule Oyasola, fondly known as Arotami.

Sources informed journalists that the men of the under world had earlier burgled a foodstuff shop, where they carted away two bags of rice and eight packs of noodles.

DAILY POST gathered that the deceased, who had been in charge of security in the area for over three years.

He was reportedly a member of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), and had fortified himself with charms that would not allow bullets to penetrate into his body, a situation that earned him the nick name -Arotami (meaning one who swallows bullets).

The robbers numbering about six had reportedly stormed the Aba-Alfa area at about 5a.m., and headed straight to the foodstuff shop owned by a woman, simply identified as Ajoke.

However, some Muslim faithful in the community, who were going to the mosque for the Subuh prayer, noticed the hoodlums, and immediately alerted the Chairman of the Agboolo/Aba-Alfa Landlords’ Association, Mr. Odunkunle.

The Landlords’ Association’s Chairman subsequently called the deceased, who was already at home after completing his duties for the night, to inform him of the presence of the hoodlums in the community.

The deceased, who was known for his bravery and capability, hurriedly arose from his bed and headed straight to the scene where the men of the underworld were carrying out their dastardly act.

It was disclosed that as the night guard was approaching the scene, he saw two men jumping unto a motor-bike, and suspecting that they might be members of the robbery gang, beamed his torch light on them.

Sensing that the person that beamed light at them might be a security operative, the hoodlums immediately shot him on the chest. Unlike previous experiences, the night guard screamed and fell down.

Police officers from the Apata Police Division Headquarters, who were in the community to visit the scene of crime, confirmed the incident to journalists.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in the state, ASP Adekunle Ajisebutu said he was yet to receive the report.

In a telephone conversation with DAILY POST, Ajisebutu said “I am yet to receive the report, that is what I am telling you; let me find out, I will get back to you.”