The robbers reportedly invaded the market at 6:10 p.m., shooting to scare people away.
The robbers reportedly invaded the market at 6:10 p.m., shooting sporadically to scare traders and customers away before stealing wares.
However, some witnesses said the gunmen were members of a cult group chasing a member of a rival group.He said the police “repelled the armed robbery gang and arrested one of the gang members.” He said after a distress call was made to the police at Ibara division, the divisional head, Abayomi Adeniji, sent officers to the scene in collaboration with operatives of the Amotekun Corps to the scene.
“Unfortunately, one Dayo Bankole, a trader in the market, who was shot by the robbers, gave up the ghost while receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Ijaye Abeokuta.”
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