Armed Robbers Attack Church In Ibadan Today; Killed Two Policemen And Carted With Money And Valuables

Reports reaching me have it that a 7-man armed robbery gang attacked a church in Ibadan, The Vine branch church in Yemetu area of Ibadan.



According to an eye witness,the robbers arrived the church at about 12:30pm then told all members to face the ground after the tithes and offerings had been collected.



The robbers killed 2 policemen outside the church, which led to the disruption of the service as they went away with money, mobile phones and other items.



As of the time of this report, some members sustained injuries and they have been rushed to a nearby hospital.




Rev Sola Kolade, the presiding pastor of the church was not hurt, as the robbers spent only fifteen minutes in the church and members were asked to go home at about 12:50pm.