Robbers Raid Osun Corpers’ Lodge, Injure Six

 

No fewer than six corps members were inured when suspected robbers attacked their apartment in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

It was gathered that the robbers entered the house occupied by members of Nigeria Christian Corpers Fellowship, located on Dada Estate, Osogbo, around 4am on Saturday and attacked the residents and and carting away personal effects.

According to one of the corps members, identified simply as Ofure, six of them were injured and treated in hospital. The corps member added that the robbers stole mobile phones, laptop, cash and some other valuables from them.

The Osun State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corp, Mr Adewale Adegoke, who also confirmed the incident said, “When we received the report of the attack, the Department of State Services and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the state were informed.

“Those that were injured were taken to the hospital and some were discharged on Saturday and others left on Sunday. We have given the security operatives information that will help to apprehend the robbers.”

The state spokesperson for the NSCDC, Daniel Adigun, when contacted said, “About 20 phones, three laptops and N130,000 were carted away during the attack.”