Hoodlums Attack Bus, Loot Christmas Gifts for Ibadan Chiefs

Segun Atanda/

Hoodlums have reportedly attacked a bus conveying Christmas gifts meant for some family heads (Mogajis) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Newsmakerslive.org gathered that the attack happened yesterday, while the bus conveying the gifts was making a U-turn at Oja Oba area.

It was learnt that the bus was coming from Beere and heading to the Olubadan’s palace at Oja Oba.

According to a source, Mogaji of Onilari compound, Nurudeen Akinade, was leading the bus before the attack.

The source added that some arrests have been made after the incident was reported at Mapo Police Station.

“The incident occurred yesterday afternoon. The hoodlums attacked the bus carrying some Christmas gifts meant for some Mojajis in Ibadan at Oja Oba.

“We were able to make some arrests after the incident. The hoodlums carted away the gift items donated to the Mojajis.

“We have reported the case at Mapo Police Station. The bus was carrying items like rice, chicken and groundnut oil.

“We were able to recover some items during the search of some shops in the area,” the source said.