Orobokibo crooner, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Oganla 1, was on Monday evening at about 9pm attacked by a gang of armed robbers in Ahmadiyya end of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway while on his way to perform at a function in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
The robbers, numbering about nine, according to information made available to DailyPost, snatched Pasuma’s Range Rover Sports Utility Vehicle with number plate, Lagos, MUS 830AP, and also dispossessed his friend who was with him in at the robbery scene some valuables.
DailyPost learnt that the robbers forced themselves into the singer’s SUV and drove him and his friend around for over three hours before dumping them in a bush near Ota, Ogun State, and made away with the vehicle.
A close associate of the singer said the robbers did not identified the fuji musician face because he hid his face.
In his words, “On Monday night, Pasuma was on his way to perform at a party, but on getting to Ahmadiyya, he was attacked and the culprits took all his money and his mobile phones. His friend, who was in the car with him, was robbed as well.
“The robbers then took control and drove Pasuma around for about three hours. While he was in their custody, Pasuma hid his face from them so the robbers did not know he was the one. When it was about 12 midnight, they dumped him and his friend in a bush at Itele area of Ogun State.”
It was learnt that some sympathisers were able to help the victims to return to his base.
The matter was said to have been reported at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters while efforts were being made to recover the vehicle.
When contacted on over the phone, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, said the police had commenced investigations into the robbery.
She said, “The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tunde Sobulo, was informed and he sent signal to the control room. Efforts are on to recover the vehicle and apprehend the robbers.”
Meanwhile, another source told DailyPost that the car has been recovered by men of the Lagos state Police, though we are yet to get an official confirmation.
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