Robbers invade Ikere-Ekiti, two killed, two injured
Robbers invade Ikere-Ekiti, two killed, two injured
Two people were reportedly killed on Thursday evening at Ikere Ekiti, as a five-man robbery gang stormed a commercial bank in the town carting away several millions of naira.
One of the victims was identified as a commercial motorcyclist operating in the town.
However, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Command, Mr. Victor Babayemi, said one person was killed during the robbery attack.
It was learnt that two others were hit by the robbers bullets during the attack that lasted close to 30 minutes.
The duo (names not given) are said to be receiving treatment at the hospital.
It was learnt that the bandits trailed a bullion van conveying an undisclosed amount of money from Ado Ekit, the state capital to the bank with a Nissan saloon car.
The bandits reportedly demolished the security door with a dynamite in order to gain entry into the banking hall and headed straight to the strong room.
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad in the command were reportedly booed by the aggrieved residents in protest against the police late arrival.
However, the PPRO said the men responded swiftly to signal and arrived at the scene on time.
It was gathered that the robbers set their vehicle on fire to escape.
One of the victims was identified as a commercial motorcyclist operating in the town.
However, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Command, Mr. Victor Babayemi, said one person was killed during the robbery attack.
It was learnt that two others were hit by the robbers bullets during the attack that lasted close to 30 minutes.
The duo (names not given) are said to be receiving treatment at the hospital.
It was learnt that the bandits trailed a bullion van conveying an undisclosed amount of money from Ado Ekit, the state capital to the bank with a Nissan saloon car.
The bandits reportedly demolished the security door with a dynamite in order to gain entry into the banking hall and headed straight to the strong room.
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad in the command were reportedly booed by the aggrieved residents in protest against the police late arrival.
However, the PPRO said the men responded swiftly to signal and arrived at the scene on time.
It was gathered that the robbers set their vehicle on fire to escape.
