A 70-year-old Anglican Priest, Canon Foluso Ogunsuyi of the Danian Marian Memorial Anglican Church, Ikun, Akoko Southwest local government and his son, an Army Sergeant, have been reportedly attacked by suspected armed bandits on Oba-Ikun road.
According to sources, the incident took place in the morning while traveling on the road.
It was learned that all their valuables were taken away, including cash amounting to N92, 000.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Oba-Akoko, Ade Akinola, a Superintendent of Police (SP), confirmed that they reported the case to his office.
He stressed that the investigation was on while the Ikun community had been involved in the matter.
He informed that the serving Army Sergeant, who is a son to Canon Ogunsuyi, was matched during the robbery attack and rushed to Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo.
The Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor on Fulani and Hausa matters, Alhaji Bala Umar, said instructions had been passed to genuine herdsmen in the forest and the farmers to report anybody with suspected movement to the nearest police station.
Bala emphasized that these kidnappers in the forest are not ghosts.
He disclosed that the state government was doing a lot to nip on board the menace as Amotekun's security outfit will be launched on Wednesday.
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