He said one of the victims, Fatai Awosusi, who was on his way to Ipeme to celebrate the New Year festival with his friends was hit and killed by the armed robbers’ bullets. Awosusi was shot along the Owo/Akure road died at University of Medical Sciences(UNIMED), Teaching Hospital in Ondo. She said “We were fortunate to escape the armed robbery attack on the Akure / Owo road. Besides, the thick bushes at the right and left sides should be cleared for about 100 meters from the main road. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Femi Joseph, who confirmed the incident said their people were killed by the armed bandit during the shooting.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 01, 2019 17:48 UTC