Popular mall shut in Ibadan over alleged killing of internet fraudster

A popular shopping mall in Ibadan, Oyo State, Palms Mall has been shut down over the alleged killing of an unidentified Internet fraudster on Sunday night.

It was gathered that the mall was shut on Monday due to a clash that occurred at the mall on Sunday night in which a yet to be identified man was allegedly killed at the mall located at Ring Road area of Ibadan when policemen raided the mall.

It was learned that the policemen stormed the mall to arrest some suspected internet fraudsters who were on a rampage at the mall around 8 pm.

It was gathered that some suspected internet fraudsters were taking Indian hemp when Police arrived at the mall but while arguing with one of the youths, the victim attempt to escape.

It was, however, gathered that the deceased was shot while attempting to evade arrest.

He was said to have been shot in the stomach and died in the process.

His corpse was later taken away by the police.

The mall has been shut down indefinitely and taken over by the police as a result of the clash.

A source in the mall who confirmed the incident on Monday said the mall was shut down indefinitely as a result of yesterday’s incident.

According to him, “I first saw it online because I am on leave. I called one of our colleagues who confirmed the incident. The police raided the mall and you know during festivities, many people will come to the mall. In the process, one person was killed.”

Reacting to the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Command, Mr Adewale Osifeso said the incident was a cult-related case.

Osifeso added that comprehensive investigations were ongoing to apprehend the culprits.

“It was a case of Cult Related Violence. Comprehensive investigations are ongoing to apprehend all the culprits involved. Updates would be provided in due course, please.”

(Daily Independent)