The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun Command, successfully prevented a robbery attack on the Iwo-Ibadan road and retrieved a stolen vehicle from robbers in Onibu-Eja community.
The NSCDC boss, Michael Adaralewa, said this in a statement by Kehinde Adeleke, NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Osun State Command.
According to Adaralewa on Sunday, at 3:25am, a four-man gang of armed robbers invaded a house in Onibu-Eja community, stealing a vehicle at gunpoint from a family.
The statement said: “Immediately after the gang fled, community members promptly alerted the NSCDC state command for assistance.
“The officers of the command, while on patrol, swiftly responded and engaged the suspects in a gun duel. Overpowered by superior firepower, the suspects fled, abandoning the stolen vehicle.
“The recovered Toyota Corolla has a chassis number of 1NXBU40E49Z005008 and registration number KWL911TC, Abuja.
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“The vehicle is currently in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun command. A discreet investigation is underway to apprehend the suspects and bring them to justice.”
The NSCDC Osun State Command boss commended the officers’ swift response and bravery in thwarting the armed attack.
He also commended the public for providing timely information to the command.
Furthermore, he assured that NSCDC would continue to justify the trust placed in it by the public.
Additionally, he warned individuals with criminal intentions to reform or face the full force of the law.”
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