Armed Gang Invades Ex-Ijebu-Ode LG Chairman Emilola Gazal’s Home, Steals Cash, Valuables and Car

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An armed gang invaded the residence of former Ijebu-Ode Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Emilola Gazal, in the early hours of Thursday, carting away cash, valuables, and his vehicle.

Gazal, who also serves as publisher of The Roots Magazine, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview.

“The three armed men broke into my residence at Ijebu-Ode GRA 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. They left only ₦5,000 in my account.

“They also made away with my wife’s trinkets and with my ash-colour car. They actually told me they would be going away with my car,” he said.

Gazal added that he was heading to report the incident to the police at Igbeba and Obalende Divisions in Ijebu-Ode.

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Robbery Wave in Ogun State

The attack comes amid a spate of violent robberies and home invasions across Ogun State, particularly within the Ijebu axis.

• Earlier in 2025, the Ogun State Police Command killed a suspected armed robber in a gun battle along the Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode Expressway.

• On September 12, 2025, police operatives arrested a man in Ayetoro linked to burglary and armed robbery, involving about ₦1.5 million worth of stolen goods.

• The Amotekun Corps, a regional security outfit, has also clashed with criminal gangs in Ogun border towns in recent months, neutralising suspects during shootouts.

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Next Steps

The Ogun State Police Command is yet to release an official statement on Thursday’s invasion. Meanwhile, residents in the Ijebu area have continued to express concern about rising insecurity and renewed calls for tougher security measures.

Details later…