Hoodlums Hijack Sharing Of Palliatives, Cart Away Items In Ogun

Thugs have reportedly hijacked the sharing of palliatives at the Itoro Headquarters of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun.

The incident happened on Monday, October 26, 2020.

According to reports, the thugs chased off Council officials, intended beneficiaries and carted away with the items, including noodles and spaghetti.

the hoodlums also seized the Council’s Transition Committee Chairman, Gbenga Olugbile and commandeered him to take them round the offices to ascertain there were no hidden palliatives anywhere.

It was learnt the Council got wind the hoodlums and urchins had concluded plans to loot the warehouse and quickly commenced distribution of the items.

But the hoodlums still invaded the venue and carted the items away, an official of the council, who craved anonymity confirmed report.

The same incident was recorded in Ifo and Sagamu Local Government Areas.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident, described it as “hijacking” and not “looting.”

He added the security personnel on ground decided against making arrests to prevent “stampede”.