Armed gang invades ex-Ogun LG Chair’s residence, escape with car, money

By Adejoke Adeleye/Ogun

Suspected armed robbers stormed the residence of the former chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Ogun State, Alhaji Emilola Gazal, in the early hours of Thursday, carting away valuables items, including cars and money.

The incident reportedly occurred around 2am.

According to reports, the robbers forced the former chairman to open his banking application and transfer funds before fleeing with his silver-coloured vehicle and other possessions.

Gazal who is also the publisher of The Roots Magazine confirmed the incident to journalists in a phone call.

He said the armed robbers who are three in number broke into his house at Ijebu Ode GRA at about 2am.

“The three armed gang broke into my residence at Ijebu Ode GRA at about 2am.

“They collected all the cash with me after which they also forced me to open my bank apps on my phone and forced me to transfer everything there to an account submitted by them, they left N5000 in my account.

“They made away with my wife’s trinkets and with my ash colour car, they actually demanded that they will be going away with my car. I am just going to report the incident to the police at Igbeba and Obalende, Ijebu Ode”.

A neighbour of former Ogun LG chairman described the ordeal as terrifying, noting that the assailants carried guns and operated with precision.

However, it was gathered that Ijebu-Ode Police Area Command, Igbeba, has been alerted and investigations are ongoing.

Further details are expected as security operatives intensify efforts to track down the suspects.