Thieves Ransack Journalist’s Home, Rob Family Of Valuables In Calabar

The home of Ike Uchechukwu, the Cross River State correspondent of Vanguard newspaper, has been ransacked by armed robbers.

However, the robbers did not harm him or his wife.

The incident happened in the early Tuesday morning when Ike and his newly married wife were still sleeping.

Narrating his frightful experience, Ike said the robbers effortlessly dismantled his burglary proofs and gained access to his apartment.

“I did not hear when the boys gained access, I believe they had master keys which they used to gain access into my apartment. We were still fast asleep cause we had a very long day and were very tired

“I don’t know if they had sprayed any substances on us so that we slept throughout the time the boys spent ransacking my home and my car and never heard their operation.

“They carted away my wife’s golden trinkets, iPhone 12, Samsung phone, and HP laptop, took my money and my media gadgets. I was surprised that they concentrated mostly on my wife’s properties. Despite the sophisticated locks in my car, they opened it and stole other valuables.

“I have reported the robbery to neighbourhood vigilantes and the police.”

He expressed happiness that the robbers did not harm them.

A few weeks ago, another Vanguard reporter, Emmanuel Unah suffered a similar fate when his home was broken into by armed robbers.

Other residents are reporting such incidents in their neighbourhoods also.