Land grabbers invade Ogun community, shoot plumber dead
“Some residents immediately put him on a motorcycle and rushed him to the hospital but he died on the way. His corpse was later taken to a nearby police station. Though we were later told that his remains will be taken to Eleweran tomorrow,” the resident added.
Our correspondent learnt that the deceased got engaged to his pregnant lover last December and was preparing to marry her before he met his untimely death. The other worker who was also shot in the arm is currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed location. The incident was said to have caused panic in the area as residents and business owners scampered to safety. Normalcy had since been restored after the police visited the scene of the incident.She said, “About forty people invaded a village in the Mowe area shot sporadically. Bullets hit two people in the process. While trying to escape, they snatched four motorcycles at gunpoint. They left behind a Toyota Camry and a gold colour Saloon car which are presently at the Mowe police station.
“Three suspects in connection with the incident have been arrested at a hideout in Kara Ileke village via Mowe. Their names and identity will be published in the course of further updates.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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