The suspected armed robber shot and injured a Catholic priest in Ibadan, Oyo State after hitting him with N250,000 behind him who had withdrawn from the bank.
Intelligence sources told security analyst Pastor Zagazola Makama Fr. Emmanuel Ogboli of Rhema Bridge was attacked on Monday, April 14, 2025 on Monday, April 14, 2025.
He rode a commercial motorcycle when two unidentified assailants on another bicycle stopped him and opened fire.
The priest was shot in his left thigh and robbed the cash he had withdrawn earlier.
Police agents of the Oluhall Division, led by subdistrict police, quickly responded to the distress call and drove the victim to the Holy Hospital Orluhall.
He was later referred to Adeoao State Hospital for further medical care.
Police have launched an investigation and pursuit to flee the suspect.
