NSCDC foils robbery attack, recovers stolen vehicle in Osun
The Osun Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) successfully prevented a robbery attack on the Iwo-Ibadan road and retrieved a stolen vehicle from robbers in the Onibu-Eja community.
The NSCDC boss, Michael Adaralewa, revealed this information in a statement by ASC Kehinde Adeleke, NSCDC spokesperson in Osun State, on Sunday.
According to Mr Adaralewa, at 3:25 a.m., a four-man gang of armed robbers invaded a house in Onibu-Eja community, stealing a vehicle at gunpoint from a family.
He said the communty members immediately alerted the NSCDC after the gang fled.
“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.
“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,” said Mr Adaralewa.
The NSCDC Osun command boss commended the officers’ swift response and bravery in thwarting the armed robbery 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 and warned individuals with criminal intentions to reform or face the full force of the law.
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