Gunmen invaded a drinks bar Sunday night in Abeokuta, Ogun State killing a member of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps and kidnapping a woman in the process.
The Safety corps member, Sofolahan Olanrewaju, was gunned down as tried to call for back up to thwart the attackers who later went away with the unidentified woman.
The spokesman for the corps, Moruf Yusuf, confirmed the incident in the state capital.
“On Sunday, August 7, 2022, at about 2150hrs, a team of yet-to-be-identified kidnap syndicate carried out their dastardly act at Garden of Comfort Lodging, Bar and Event Centre, located at last Bus Stop, Soyoye, Abeokuta. They succeeded in kidnapping and escaping with a female victim,” he said
“Unfortunately, they shot one of the officers of the So-Safe Corps, Sofolahan Olanrewaju, who was at his duty post.
“Immediately the Commander of the Corps, Dr Soji Ganzallo got the information, the operation team of Egba Zonal Command was put on its toes to bring the culprits to book and to ensure they make the axis safer and secure for the good citizens of the state.”
