…….carts away millions of naira
By Dare Akogun
Daredevil armed men on Monday afternoon attacked one Mr. Abu Sifau in his Lexus car at Sabo- Oke, Sokoto Street in the Ilorin metropolis, and carted away millions of naira from his vehicle.
Eyewitness account, has it that the robbery incident was carried out at about 1pm in full glare of residents, shop owners and pedestrians around the area.
It was also gathered that the armed men, numbering four, wore mask and fired gunshots to scare people away before pouncing on their target.
One of the eyewitnesses narrated that the attackers, who were in a Toyota Camry car, had trailed the Lexus car marked, “Sarkin Samarin Bacita” on the number plate with two occupants inside at the time of the incident.
“The car should be that of a traditional title holder in Bacita in the Edu local government area of the state.
“The Lexus car was going on the street, with two people inside the vehicle when suddenly the Toyota Camry (muscle) with about four guys in mask, heavily armed, overtook it forcing the car to a stop and made for the bag containing the money.
The eyewitness, who said that no one was injured in the attack, added that some Police officers later accompanied the two victims to the scene of the robbery to carry out an on the spot investigation.
The source added that the robbery attack occurred near an abandoned refuse disposal truck of the state government which he said the community had earlier called on the government to help tow away from the community.
When contacted The Kwara State Police command Public Relations Officer SP Ajayi Okasanmi who confirmed the incident said the matter has been directed to the state CID for discreet investigation.
