How Robbers Invaded University Of Ibadan's Off-Campus Hostel, Injured Students
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jan 06, 2022
How Robbers Invaded University Of Ibadan's Off-Campus Hostel, Injured Students
Suspected armed robbers reportedly invaded an off-campus hostel of students of the University of Ibadan (UI) around Barika area, Agbowo, injuring some of the inhabitants.
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the suspected robbers invaded the hostel in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the metropolis in the early hours of Wednesday.
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A student, Romoke Olukemi, told NAN that the robbers arrived in the area around 2.00 a.m. and started shooting sporadically.
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"A night watch-man according to eyewitness was alleged shot but narrowly escaped death.
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"A student simply identified as Victor was also allegedly shot on the leg by the robbers and was rushed down to the Jaja clinic on the university campus,'' she said.
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When contacted by the NAN, the Police command's Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident but said that he had not received details on the matter.
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"You would be updated, please,ÔÇØ he said.
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(NAN)
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