By Olamide FAKEYE
Nigeria – One of the three suspected armed robbers attacked by mob in Aruba Sagamu, Ogun State during operation and rescued by the police has reportedly died in the hospital.
As confirmed by the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, on October 18, 2024, at about 7:20hrs the CDA Chairman of the Atayo Okeigbo community, Aruba Sagamu, Ogun State, reported via phone that a group of thieves invaded the community around 2:00 am and broke into the home of one Emeka Ruben ‘m’, stealing his Lifan rubber motorbike valued at one million and two hundred thousands naira (N1,200,000.00).
“Upon hearing his cries for help, at midnight, several youths intervened, by moving into the victims residence,apprehending one Peter Ubong, a 22-year-old from Cross River, and John Udoh, along with their operational motorcycle (registration number SGM 387 WB).
“Meanwhile, three others, named Adaka Stepen and Jerssy, managed to flee with the stolen motorcycle. The arrested duo confessed that they were part of a five-member group responsible for the theft of fifteen solar streetlights previously stolen from the community, as well as two other motorcycles. They provided the names of their accomplices involved in the crime in Ajaka, a part of the Sagamu division, and admitted to committing other burglaries in the Sagamu area.
“Both divisions are collaborating to ensure the apprehension of the named suspects.
“Unfortunately, the suspects were beaten severely by the mob, with one, John Udoh, being declared dead by doctors at OOUTH Sagamu, where his body was subsequently deposited in the hospital morgue.
“Peter Ubong is hospitalized, in a critical condition.
“Investigations is ongoing to track down the remaining suspects and recover the stolen motorcycle”, Odutola disclosed.
