Monday, June 17, 2019

Imam's son beaten to death for stealing iron rods

Adeolu Adeyemo, Osogbo

The son of a Muslim cleric, Mr. Olaiya Ibraheem, was beaten to death by an angry mob for allegedly stealing iron rods belonging to Redeemer University, Ede, Osun State.


According to eyewitnesses Ibraheem, after allegedly stealing the items, tried to escape through a collapsed fence at the back of the school in a mini bus, which he brought to cart away the stolen items.

He was intercepted by the mob and eventually beaten to death. Among those that joined in beating him to death were members of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC).

Also attacked and beaten was the driver of the mini bus, who came with Ibraheem to cart away the iron rods. The driver is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in the town.

The Head, Directorate of Public Affairs, Redeemer's University, Ede, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, while confirming the incident, said: “It was hoodlums that killed Ibraheem at Ededimeji area, an extension of the school's land on this ill-fated day."

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