Tobias Sylvester
Veteran Nollywood actor, Hafiz Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka, has been attacked by armed robbers who broke into his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Saka Robbed At Gunpoint
The actor’s friend Kayode Soaga, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said Saka was robbed at gunpoint when the heavily armed men invaded his home on Monday night.
According to him, the gunmen demanded the sum of N20m from Saka but they later reduced it to N3m when the actor told them that he does not have such an amount.
Saka’s friend said when the armed men couldn’t get the outrageous sum from him, they beat him up and carted away his mobile phones and laptops among others.
The statement read: “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 demobilised.
“Three other houses on the street were robbed with more devastating effect. They broke the Burglary proof and went straight to him demanding #20 Million or his Life. Threatening to kill and destroy.
“He begged and pleaded. They later came down to #3 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 Açcounts.
“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.”
Saka’s friend added that the 59-year-old actor is doing fine with his family after the shocking incident.
KanyiDaily recalls that Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold had also narrated how she was attacked by armed robbers who stole her money in Onitsha, Anambra State.
