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Robbers kill Ondo technician defending family

From The Punch · () English

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  • A 47-year-old technician, Idris Clement, was killed during an armed robbery attack at his residence in Akure, Ondo State.
  • Police confirmed the arrest of one suspect in connection with the violent attack, which involved a four-man gang.
  • The victim's family stated he confronted the robbers to defend them, leading to the fatal shooting.

A 47-year-old technician, Idris Clement, has died following a suspected armed robbery attack at his home in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. The state police command has confirmed the arrest of one suspect linked to the incident.

We have arrested a suspect in connection with the violent attack on residents of Shagari and the killing of the technician. The suspect is currently in our custody at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department and is assisting the police with the investigation.

— DSP Abayomi JimohOndo State Police Public Relations Officer, confirming the arrest of a suspect in the robbery and killing.

The attack occurred in the early hours of Friday when a four-man gang of armed robbers reportedly stormed the Shagari area of Akure. The robbers allegedly attacked residents and stole valuables before proceeding to Clement's residence. During the invasion, Clement was shot and died from his injuries.

We will ensure that everyone involved is arrested. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the robbery gang who are still at large.

— DSP Abayomi JimohOndo State Police Public Relations Officer, vowing to apprehend all perpetrators.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the Police Public Relations Officer for Ondo State, confirmed that a suspect is in custody and assisting with the investigation at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department. He assured the public that efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining gang members and that all those found culpable would face prosecution.

My father did not want to leave anything to chance, so he confronted one of the robbers to defend the family, not knowing there were about three or four of them and that they were heavily armed.

— AbdulFatai ClementSon of the deceased, describing how his father attempted to defend the family during the robbery.

AbdulFatai Clement, one of the deceased's sons, recounted that the robbers had already targeted two other houses before forcefully entering their compound. He explained that his father attempted to confront one of the robbers to protect the family, unaware of the full extent of the armed group. The robbers attacked him with axes and cutlasses before one shot him. His widow, Mrs. Taibat Clement, appealed to the Ondo State Government and security agencies for justice.

They attacked him with axes and cutlasses before one of them brought out a gun and shot him. The robbers fled immediately after he collapsed.

— AbdulFatai ClementSon of the deceased, detailing the sequence of events during the attack.
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