Veteran Nollywood actor cum
lecturer, Hafiz Oyetoro, aka Saka, has been attacked by robbers in
his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday night, August 8.
A friend of the veteran Kayode
Soaga confirmed the incident in a statement.
Soaga stated that the armed
men had broken into the home of the actor and demanded a sum of N20 million or
he would be killed.
The veteran had continued to
beg for his life until the amount was reduced to N3m. However, he told them
that he does not have such an amount of money.
The statement reads: “The
Robbers broke into his Home at about 2 am. heavily Armed with Pump Action Guns,
Matchetes, Breaking in Tools. His security Guards were tied down and demobilized.
“Three other houses on the
street were robbed with more devastating effect. They broke the Burglary proof
and went straight to him demanding for N20 million or his Life. Threatening to
kill and destroy
“He begged and pleaded. They
later came down to N3 million Naira Which he said he doesn’t have. They dazed
him with a resounding Slap etc.
“The Armed Robbers Packed all
Android Phones, iPhones laptops and all available Cash in the home. Also
collected all ATM Cards. The robbers came with POS to empty money in Accounts.
“Saka’s security Guards were demobilized
while the Guards of his neighbors were not too lucky as they were shot several
times in the arms. We thank almighty GOD for Saka’s Life as he’s doing fine.”
The 59-year-old actor is said
to be doing fine with his family after the shocking incident.
