…Household, associates demand justice
…As police arrest the suspect
A gang of suspected armed robbers killed a popular refrigeration and air-con technician, Idris Abiodun Clement, throughout a violent theft in Akure, the Ondo State capital, leaving his household, associates and residents in mourning.
The 47-year-old father of 5 was killed on the weekend in the Shagari space of Akure South Native Authorities Space after hoodlums invaded the neighbourhood in the early hours of the day.
It was reported that about three armed robbers stormed the neighborhood at about 1 a.m., attacking residents and taking their valuables earlier than invading Clement’s residence.
The grotesque killing has sparked outrage amongst residents, whereas the deceased’s household has demanded justice, urging safety businesses to make sure that everybody related with the crime is arrested and prosecuted.
Talking with our correspondent on Sunday, one of many deceased’s sons, AbdulFatai Clement, described the attack as devastating.
Based on him, the robbers had already attacked two homes in the world earlier than they pressured their manner into the household compound.
“The armed robbers got here into our avenue round 1 a.m. and began robbing residents. That they had robbed about two different homes earlier than they got here into our home in full power.
“My father didn’t wish to go away something to likelihood, so he confronted one of many robbers to defend the household, not realizing there have been about three or 4 of them and that they had been closely armed.
“They attacked him with axes and cutlasses earlier than one among them introduced out a gun and shot him. The robbers fled instantly after he collapsed. We needed to rush him to the hospital, however he had misplaced a lot blood. The medical doctors later confirmed him useless,” he mentioned.
A detailed pal of the deceased, who recognized himself merely as Hakeem, described the incident as a painful and mindless killing.
He mentioned Idris was broadly recognized for his generosity and willingness to help folks in authentic companies.
“He (Idris) was a technician who repaired freezers and air conditioners. It is a painful loss to all of us. Just some days in the past, we mentioned promoting a Toyota Camry, and he suggested us to park it by the roadside close to his home to draw potential patrons.
“He was the kind of one that at all times inspired others to succeed. Regardless of the form of authentic enterprise you had been doing, he would help and inspire you. He was popular, humble and kind-hearted,” he mentioned.
The deceased’s widow, Taibat Clement, described her late husband as a hardworking, peaceable and accountable household man whose dying had created an irreplaceable vacuum.
She appealed to the state authorities and the safety businesses to not enable these liable for her husband’s killing to flee justice.
Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command mentioned one suspect had been arrested in reference to the theft and homicide.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Jimoh Abayomi, mentioned the suspect was arrested by safety operatives and is at present aiding with the investigation.
“We now have arrested a suspect in reference to the violent attack on residents of Shagari and the killing of the technician,” Abayomi mentioned.
He added, “The suspect is at present in our custody on the State Prison Investigation and Intelligence Division (SCID) and is aiding the police with the investigation.
“The police, below the management of CP Felix Ohagwu, won’t enable this case to be swept below the carpet. We’ll be sure that everybody concerned is arrested, whereas efforts are ongoing to apprehend different members of the theft gang who’re nonetheless at massive.”
DSP Abayomi assured the bereaved household and residents of the world {that a} thorough investigation was ongoing, including that each one these discovered culpable would face the total weight of the regulation.
