The leader of the notorious ‘one million boys’ gang Biola Ebila has been shot dead in Ibadan, Oyo state capital.
Ebila who has been declared wanted by the police was killed after a reported gun duel between him and a rival gang.
Until his death at Olomi area of Ibadan, the warlord was the leader of a dreaded ‘One Million Boys’, a violent gang that has caused orgy of violence in the state.
Ebila had been declared wanted by the police over his alleged involvement in the killing of a leader of another notorious gang, Ekugbemi some weeks ago.
Vanguard reports that the deceased was shot dead at Olomi area of Ibadan during a violent clash.
The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Gbenga Fadeyi also confirmed the incident.
He said the corpse of the notorious gang, Ebila was brought to the police in a tricycle this afternoon.
Fadeyi said, “a report reaching me from Kudeti axis stated that the leader of a notorious gang, One Million Boys, Ebila has been killed.”
“His corpse was brought in a commercial tricycle. I don’t have information yet about the cause of his death. His boys have been making frantic efforts to prevent the police from having access into that Kudeti area for many days.”
To prevent breakdown of law and order, the police command has deployed its men to the area.
“Our men had been dispatched to the area to investigate the incident. When properly briefed, we shall be able to give a detailed account of what actually happened. For now, I cannot tell you much,” he said.
He also confirmed that the dead gang leader had been long declared wanted by the police.
Source: Vanguard
