Sofolahan Olanrewaju a security officer with the Ogun State-owned security organization, So-Safe Corps was killed on Sunday, August 8 when gunmen stormed a Soyoye bar in Abeokuta North Local Government Area and took a woman hostage.

According to reports, gunmen believed to be kidnappers stormed the bar to abduct the woman around 9:50 pm. Eyewitnesses say the officer was shot and killed while trying to call for reinforcement.

Moruf Yusuf (spokesman for the corps), confirmed that the incident had occurred and said:

“On Sunday, August 7, 2022, at about 2150hrs, a team of yet-to-be-identified kidnap syndicate carried out their dastardly act at Garden of Comfort Lodging, Bar & Event Centre, located at last bus stop, Soyoye, Abeokuta. They succeeded in kidnapping and escaping with a female victim.

Unfortunately, they shot one of the officers of the So-Safe Corps, Sofolahan Olanrewaju, who was at his duty post.

Immediately, the Commander of the Corps, Dr Soji Ganzallo got the information, the operation team of Egba Zonal Command was put on their toes to bring the culprits to book and to ensure they make the axis safer and secure for the good citizens of the state.”

Yusuf described the slain officer of the corps, Olanrewaju, as an active and committed man, saying it was a great loss to the corps. He disclosed that Olanrewaju’s body had been deposited at the State Hospital Morgue, Ijaye, Abeokuta..

Source: https://aderonkebamidele.com/gunmen-raid-bar-in-ogun-kill-security-officer-and-abduct-a-woman/