On Thursday morning, Terrorists dubbed armed robbers ambushed a passenger bus and a private car near Osu in Atakumosa Local Government Area of Osun State.
During the attack, the bus driver was shot, and one of the passengers was raped.
The two vehicles were traveling from Lagos when they were targeted by the robbers.
One of the victims shared the details of the incident with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday.
“We were between Ile-Ife and Osu when the robbers stopped us. They were eight in number and armed,” he said
“Our nus’ driver was shot and injured. One of the passengers in the car, a woman, was raped. They collected all our money and ATM cards and made us transfer various amounts into their account.
“Some of the passengers escaped into the bush and alerted security men. Not long after, policemen, vigilantes, and members of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service arrived and began to comb the area.
“They arrested one of the robbers, and the driver of our bus was rushed to a hospital in Ile-Ife.”
The acting police spokesperson in Osun State, Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, confirmed the incident.
“One person was arrested, and the investigation is ongoing,” he said.
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