The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State has successfully foiled a robbery attack and recovered a stolen vehicle from the fleeing robbers. This incident occurred at Onibu-Eja community, along the Iwo-Ibadan road. According to Michael Adaralewa, the NSCDC boss in Osun State, the Corps was able to apprehend the robbers and retrieve the vehicle .
A terrifying incident occurred in Onibu-eja community, Osun State, on Saturday, 12th October 2024, at about 3:25 am. A four-man gang of armed robbers invaded a house and stole a vehicle at gunpoint from a family.
Immediately the gang left, members of the community put a distress call to NSCDC, Osun State Command for assistance.
“The officers of the command on patrol swung into action and engaged the suspects in a gun duel. Faced with superior firepower the suspects fled leaving the stolen vehicle behind
“The stolen Toyota Corolla recovered has the chasis number; 1NXBU40E49Z005008 and is currently at Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) Osun State. Discreet investigation has commenced to arrest the suspects and make them face the full wrath of the law.”
Adaralewa, likely a representative of the NSCDC or local authorities, praised the officers’ prompt response and bravery in thwarting the armed robbery attack. Their swift action ensured the recovery of the stolen vehicle and prevented further harm to the community.
He also lauded members of the public for giving timely information to the command.
He assured that NSCDC would continue to justify the trust reposed in it by members of the public.
The NSCDC boss in the state also used the opportunity to send warnings to criminally minded people in the state to have a change of mind or ready to face the full wrath of the law.
