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Police arrest security guard for shooting resident in Oyo estate

Men of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested a security guard for allegedly shooting a resident in Ibadan, the state capital. The command disclosed this in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday. Ayanlade explained that the 49-year-old security guard, Oladapo Felix, […] Police arrest security guard…

Police arrest security guard for shooting resident in Oyo estate

The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended a security guard in connection with the shooting of a resident in Ibadan, the state capital. According to a statement from the command, the guard, Oladapo Felix, aged 49, was taken into custody on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Zion Estate, Yakoya Area of Elewuro, Akobo, Ibadan. Felix allegedly opened fire on the resident, who identified himself as a house occupant.

During the investigation, police recovered four locally made single-barrel firearms and a machete from Felix's duty post. The victim is currently receiving medical treatment and providing information to police investigators. The command is actively seeking answers regarding the events leading up to the shooting and the reason for the use of a firearm.

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