An Ondo state based Anglican priest as well as his son have been gruesomely attacked by unknown bandits within the state
The septuagenarian identified as Canon Foluso Ogunsuyi, known to be a priest at the Danian Marian Memorial Anglican Church, Ikun in Akoko Southwest Local Government Area of Ondo State, as well as his son, an Army sergeant were attacked in a tragic incident which occurred on Oba-Ikun road.
It was learnt that the gun men attacked the victims in the wee hours of Tuesday, January 7, 2020 while they were travelling and carted away valuables and N92,000.00 cash.
Confirming the incident, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Oba-Akoko, Ade Akinola, a Superintendent of Police (SP) revealed that the matter was under investigation
He said;
“The sergeant, a son to Canon Ogunsuyi, was attacked with a machete.
“He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo,”.
The Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor on Fulani and Hausa Matters, Alhaji Bala Umar, said instructions had been passed to genuine Fulani herdsmen in the forest and farmers to report any suspicious person and movement to the nearest police station.