In a distressing incident that unfolded in the Agbado area of Ogun State, an individual by the name of Olamilekan Taiwo is alleged to have violently attacked an elderly man, Reuben Olojede, using a grinding stone. The attack occurred on Tuesday and resulted in not only physical harm to the elderly victim but also the theft of N12,700 from his residence as he lay unconscious.
Segun Olojede, the victim’s son, arrived home from work and was horrified to discover the aftermath of the assault, with his father grievously injured and his home ransacked. He immediately reported the incident at a nearby police station, seeking justice for his father and swift action against the perpetrator.
Responding to the distress call, the local community rallied around the injured man, rushing him to the hospital for medical attention. Meanwhile, although the suspect, Olamilekan Taiwo, managed to flee the scene before apprehension by the local residents, the Ogun State Police Command confirmed the arrest later on.
Through the combined efforts of law enforcement agencies and other security outfits in the state, Taiwo was eventually captured in the Ogba-Ayo and Ijoko areas of Ogun State, ensuring that he faced the consequences of his alleged actions.
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, provided updates on the situation, indicating that the 80-year-old victim had regained consciousness and was receiving medical care in a nearby hospital. Furthermore, the stolen cash, amounting to N12,700, was successfully recovered.
Omolola Odutola conveyed that the suspect, Olamilekan Taiwo, would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abeokuta for further investigation. He is expected to face charges of attempted murder and robbery in connection with the incident.
