An armed gang invaded the residence of former Ijebu-Ode Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Emilola Gazal, in the early hours of Thursday, stealing a significant amount of cash, valuables, and his car.
Gazal, who also publishes The Roots Magazine, confirmed the brazen home invasion, which occurred at his residence in the Ijebu-Ode Government Reserved Area (GRA).
Forced Transfers and Stolen Vehicle
Speaking to a correspondent, Gazal recounted the terrifying ordeal:
“The three armed men broke into my residence at about 2 a.m. They collected all the cash with me after which they forced me to open my bank apps on my phone and transfer everything there to an account they provided.”
The assailants left a mere ?5,000 in his account. In addition to forcing the electronic transfers, the robbers stole his wife’s trinkets and made away with his ash-colored car.
“They actually told me they would be going away with my car. I am just going to report the incident to the police at Igbeba and Obalende, Ijebu-Ode,” Gazal confirmed.
Spate of Violence in Ogun State
This incident highlights a disturbing spate of violent robberies and home invasions reported across Ogun State, particularly in the Ijebu axis.
Security forces have recently responded to increased criminal activity in the region:
- Earlier this year, the Ogun State Police Command killed a suspected armed robber in a gun duel along the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Expressway.
- More recently, on September 12, 2025, the Command arrested a man linked to a burglary and armed robbery in Ayetoro involving an estimated ?1.5 million in stolen goods.
- The regional security network, Amotekun Corps, has also engaged criminal gangs in shootouts in the state’s border zones.
The attack on a high-profile resident like Alhaji Gazal underscores the urgent need to address the rising tide of insecurity affecting the state.
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