Hoodlums Invade Ibadan Senator’s Residence, Cart Away 300 Motorcycles
Some hoodlums in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, hiding under the #EndSARS protest reportedly broke into the Oluyole Ibadan residence of the representative of the Oyo Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Teslim Folarin, located at Oluyole Estate, Ibadan, on Saturday.
Punch reports that the hoodlums shattered the entrance doors and windows of the politician carting away some of his personal effects worth millions of naira.
According to Punch, the serving Senator confirmed the incident on Fresh 105.9FM on Saturday during a telephone interview.
The senator stated that no fewer than 300 motorcycles, deep freezers, and food items, which were meant for the empowerment of his constituents, were looted.
He said, “I am relieved because no life was lost.” He, however, did not confirm if the matter had been reported to the police or not.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Command, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi, who confirmed the incident during a telephone interview with Punch, said, “The Divisional Police Officer, Oluyole, is fully aware of the development and the matter is being investigated.
“We shall be able to give the detail on the circumstance surrounding the incident after the investigation has been concluded.”