Guard Killed After Robbers Raided Exchange

Three currency exchange shops have been robbed by armed robbers on Lagos Street in Benin City, Edo State. Security guard has been killed and his colleague has been wounded.

According to the Sun, the body of the diseased, identified as Abubarkar Shaibu, was found in the morning when the shop owners resumed for business.  Later his body was taken away for burial according to Islamic rites.

Reportedly, the diseased was stabbed in the stomach. His colleague, Haruna Zakari, was found tied and wounded – stabbed on the leg.

Apart from breaking into three Bureau de change shops, the robbers were also said to have looted other stores in the area.

The Sun reports that owners of the shops refused to comment on the matter.

According to Chairman of Hausa Community in the state, Alhaji Badamasi Salihu, killing of security guards at Lagos street is a common phenomenon. He recalled the beheading of three teenagers in the same area last year, adding that those behind the heinous act were yet to be arrested.

He therefore, appealed for more protection from security agencies. Confirming the incident, Edo Police spokesman, DSP Joseph Edogiawerie, said investigation has commenced into the matter.

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