The identity of among the victims of Thursday’s armed robbery attack in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital has actually been revealed. DAILY POST had actually earlier reported that some armed burglars had on Thursday afternoon attacked a bullion van.

The bullion van was pirated at Idi-Ape area of Ibadan.

Our reporter gathered that two police officers were stated to have been eliminated throughout the incident.

Some innocent citizens were likewise eliminated throughout the event.

Other victims of the attack who sustained different degrees of injuries are still at numerous health centers reacting to treatment.

Examination by DAILY POST Thursday night has revealed the identity of among those who lost their lives.

The deceased was recognized by his close associates as Mr. Sulaiman Mubarak Olanrewaju.

Among his close associates, Mr. Ridwan Abiola, in a message sent to DAILY POST to confirm the identity of the victim, said that he had actually lost a brother and good friend.

He said, “I lost a bro and friend to this event. This occurs when we have a federal government that condones the excesses of goons.

“This takes place when we have in federal government individuals who believe they are capable however play politics with people’s lives.

“From Ibarapa to Shasha, Iwo Road, Idi Ape and other places not reported. May Allah have grace on my brother and other deserving servants of Allah eliminated in this avoidable killings.

“May Allah take our rights from this nonchalant federal government and offer to us.”

Mr. Saheed Oladele in his own remark stated that he was unfortunate when he received the news.

Mr. Oladele said, “I am more than unfortunate. Among my extremely buddies, Mubarak Sulaiman Olabrewaju, was shot in the head throughout a break-in incident in Ibadan today.
“Now confirmed dead! May Allah forgive him and grant his spouse, Kareem Mufeedat Adebimpe his family and us the fortitude to bear the loss”.

Another friend stated that the deceased left home in the early morning but never ever returned.

“He left house never to return. And he told his household he was going to return as usual but headed directly into the grave.

“Perhaps, someone somewhere is dialing his number to engage him on a very important problem now however he will never choose the call. NO! Not any more!

“Who is next? Let’s submit to our creator before our last day. Oh Allah confess Mubarak into Paradise. Save his soul Ya Allah,” he hoped.

All efforts made by DAILY POST to get the exact number of casualties and details of the event from the Public Relations Officer of the state Police command, Adewale Osifeso showed to be abortive as calls put through his mobile phone were not answered.

An SMS sent to Osifeso requesting for his response has actually not been responded as at the time of filing this report Thursday night.