How Masked Armed Men Stormed IBEDC Business Hub To Rob, Shot Dead Collection Agent

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company’s (IBEDC) Business Hub at Monatan, Ibadan, Oyo State has been robbed and one person killed.

Mr. Fatai Surbair, a collection agent, was shot several times by heavily armed men in masks in the early hours of Friday, January 31 at the premises of the Ibadan DISCO Office in Monatan while going about his normal duties.

He died on his way to the hospital.

Surbair was a Supervisor with one of IBEDC’s collection agents in Monatan.

The armed men also injured another seven people who are responding to treatment at a nearby hospital.

In a press statement, IBEDC Management said “it is extremely saddened by this death and commiserates with the family of the deceased, whilst we pray for the peaceful repose of his soul. Also, the injured staff are promptly being attended to.

“We hereby reassure our esteemed Customers that security has been beefed up and security personnel are now strategically positioned across the area to ensure the safety of all.”

In the same vein, IBEDC appeals to all residents of Monatan and environs to be more security conscious and promptly report all suspicious activities.

The incidence has since been reported to the law enforcement agencies and investigations have commenced to bring the criminals to justice.