By Bukola Olasanmi
Hoodlums early Friday morning around 1am, invaded the Queens School, Apata Ibadan hostel and caused serious panic in the area.
The hoodlums, about five in number, gained entrance into the hostel of the school but were overpowered by the security guards on duty in the school
The Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the school, Gafar Olayiwola, who was shot in the head during the gun battle, later lost his life.
According to a statement posted on the school alumni group, Olayiwola was shot in the head while trying to prevent the hoodlums from gaining entrance into the hostel.
According to reports, the hoodlums later gained their way into the hostel but they were unable to harm or kidnap the girls.