Foursquare church attacked by robbers, N6m carted away

oge okonkwo

January 22, 2015 12:18 PM

The robbery suspect, identified as Somoye, was reported to have led his gang to rob the church of cash and other valuables during an anniversary service

The police in Ogun state say a Foursquare Gospel church in Ibara Housing Estate area of Abeokuta was allegedly robbed of N6 million cash on Sunday, January 18.

The robbery suspect, identified as Somoye, was reported to have led his gang to rob the church of cash and other valuables during an anniversary service.

The gang was alleged to have also dispossessed the congregation of their money and valuables.

Police say they stormed the church in the middle of the robbery, following a distress call, engaging the robbers in an exchange of fire.

During the gun battle, Somoye was reportedly hit in the leg, while a police Bareta pistol was recovered from him.

Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the force had commenced investigations with a view to ascertain the source of the pistol recovered from the suspected robber.

Adejobi, a deputy superintendent of police, said: “Somoye was hit by police bullets and a police pistol was recovered from him and we have been trying to ascertain the source of the pistol.”

oge okonkwo