Robbers kill corps member in Osun

A member of the National Youth Service Corps, serving in Osun State, Adebayo Mukaila has been killed by suspected armed robbers. The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mr Adegoke Ayodele Adewale yesterday confirmed the incident, describing it as a sad occurrence. He said, “Immediately I was informed, I notified the police and the NYSC authority. […]

A member of the National Youth Service Corps, serving in Osun State, Adebayo Mukaila has been killed by suspected armed robbers.

The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mr Adegoke Ayodele Adewale yesterday confirmed the incident, describing it as a sad occurrence.

He said, “Immediately I was informed, I notified the police and the NYSC authority. We made necessary arrangements for autopsy and burial. We are sad about it.

“Mukaila was shot dead by two armed robbers that attacked him in his shop in Osogbo, the state capital.”

It was gathered that the deceased corps member, who was selling recharge cards, owned a container shop at Omo-west street near the NYSC Secretariat.

Residents of the area said Mukaila was robbed after closing his shop around 11pm on Tuesday. The robber reportedly stole recharge cards and money after killing the young man.