Robbers on the rampage in Kogi, Oyo – Kill 12 people, including 5 policemen – Tribune
October 29, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi
For two days (Tuesday and Wednesday) in Kogi and Oyo states, armed robbers went on the rampage killing 12 people, including five policemen. In Ibadan, the robbers were said to have robbed on Ososami Road before linking Anfani Road.
It was while trying to find a route of escape that they sighted a policeman in uniform riding on an okada and pursued him. The policeman, Corporal Augustine Otebolaje with force number 358706, on seeing the robbers in pursuit, attempted an escape by running into a building opposite Apostolic Faith Church at Lodge Street, Oke-Ado area.
He was, however, overwhelmed by the robbers who pumped hot lead into his neck and left hip. He died instantly. The armed men also invaded the popular Kollington Shopping Plaza area of Oke Ado, where a security man working with a fish depot behind the plaza was shot dead.
