According to Vanguard
building is almost finished.
I started sending money to China to buy goods.
“I was managing with that when the doctor informed me that my pregnant wife would give birth through Caesarian Section. At the end of the operation, I spent N270,000, yet the baby died.
“I could not send money to China for goods anymore. In my bid to raise money to restart my business, I approached Baba (Dike) who owed me.
“Rather than pay me, he said I should join his boys to rob. My intention was to raise N470,000 to start business, not knowing that it will never be.”
I joined because of poverty
—ANOTHER SUSPECT
Another suspected member, who gave his name as Emmanuel Ifeanyi, said: “Out of frustration, I approached Baba (Dike) for help. He promised I would get back on my feet again, if I join his boys.
“I joined because I am from a poor family. My parents and siblings look up to me for survival.
“The first time I went with them, we operated along Ibadan/Ilesha expressway. We snatched a Toyota Camry car and took it to Baba, who sold it and gave me N7,000. He told us he sold the car for N40,000.”