NSCDC Foils Armed Robbery In Osun, Recovers Stolen Vehicle After Gunfight

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has foiled an armed robbery attack and recovered a stolen vehicle from fleeing robbers.

The incident happened on Saturday afternoon in the Onibu-Eja community, along the Iwo-Ibadan road, Osun State.

According to a statement by the Osun NSCDC Commandant, Michael Adaralewa, and issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Kehinde Adeleke on Sunday, the robbery took place around 3:25 pm on October 12, 2024.

The statement revealed how a four-man gang of armed robbers invaded a residence in the Onibu-Eja community, and stole a vehicle at gunpoint from a family.

It noted that the robbers fled immediately, and residents of the community made a distress call to the NSCDC Osun Command, and the officers on patrol acted swiftly.

The statement read, “On Saturday, 12th October 2024, at about 15:25 am, a four-man gang of armed robbers invaded a house at Onibu-eja community, Osun State, where a vehicle was stolen at gunpoint from a family. Immediately after the gang left, members of the community made 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 chassis 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.”

Commandant Adaralewa commended the officers for their bravery and quick response in foiling the robbery.

He also warned criminals in the state to reconsider their actions, or be ready to face the full wrath of the law, and noted that the command would continue to take decisive action against criminal elements.

The NSCDC boss praised the public for providing timely information, which led to the operation’s success. He assured the public that the corps would maintain its commitment to protecting lives and property in the state.

He added that an investigation is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.