Gabriel Abiodun: Bursar’s death shocking, devilish; his killers must be fished out – Anglican
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- Apr 4, 2019
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The Lord Bishop of Akure Anglican Diocese, Rt. Revd. Simeon Oluwole Borokini, has described the death of the 60-year-old Bursar of the diocese, Gabriel Kola Abiodun, who was killed by suspected armed robbers as shocking.
Borokini, who called on security agents to fish out the perpetrators of what he described as devilish act, stated that the Bursar served God all through his life until his “untimely” death.
Recall that DAILY POST had reported how Abiodun was killed on Thursday’s morning by the armed men suspected to be robbers within the premises of the diocese in Alagbaka area of Akure, the Ondo State capital, after he was trailed from the bank where he had gone to cashed the sum of N500,000.
While reacting to the killing, the Anglican Bishop stated that, “it is sad and very unfortunate that we lost the Diocesan Bursar.
“We both reported to the office today around 8am.
“There were some funds that needed to be paid in cash and we don’t want to use cheques in paying. So, he had to visit the bank to cash it.
“It was after cashing out the money that they trailed him from the bank to the office here and he was killed.
“The man was dutiful and committed to his duty; he was planning to retire next year when these people killed him. Sadly, his death is a big loss to the diocese.
“We appreciate the response team mostly the security men who came on time but the bandits had already escaped before they arrived.
“I do hope the security agencies will try their best to track these bandits because it seems they have formed themselves into gang.
“The security men should intensify efforts in arresting these perpetrators and also make sure their network is effective around the banks because the robbers hang within the bank.”
He further revealed that, the diocese had once witnessed a similar robbery attack and advised that the officials of the bank should be strictly investigated
“Don’t forget that few months ago, one of our priests went to collect money from the bank and he was trailed to the school and the money was carted away from him.
“We suspected some of the people who work in these banks and we think there is a form of networking between them. These bank officials should be warned,” Borokini stated.
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