There was panic at the Mokola area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital yesterday as armed robbers attacked some shops in the bustling city. Shooting sporadically into the air to scare away innocent people, the operation was said to have lasted barely five minutes.
It was gathered that no fewer than three people sustained gunshot wounds during the robbery, which took place near the Mokola bridge, Ibadan. Eyewitnesses said the victims were attacked as they were about entering a store to buy provisions meant for retail, noting the robbers could have traced the victims to the store as they succeeded in carting away an unconfirmed amount of money at gun point.
Another source said the armed robbers shot sporadically for minutes and two people sustained gunshot injuries while another person lost consciousness before the arrival of the police.
The victims were said to be receiving medical attention at Alaafia Hospital, Mokola with security surveillance around the vicinity has increased. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident.
