Two people killed as armed robbers invade bank in Ondo State

Two people killed as armed robbers invade bank in Ondo State
Two people have been reportedly killed when suspected armed robbers attacked Wema Bank branch in Iju-Itaogbolu, Akure north local council area of Ondo state.   According to reports, the robbers numbering about eight invaded the town and divided themselves into two groups before they commenced the operation. Eye witnesses said the robbers held the town hostage for a long time, detonating explosives and shooting sporadically.  Staff of the bank and some customers reportedly sustained injuries in the attack.  Undie Adie, commissioner of police in Ondo, confirmed the attack saying;“the robbery occurred few hours ago in Iju and we have deployed men from our officers to the scene. Our officers engaged the armed robbers in a gun duel and they abandoned their vehicle and ran inside the bush.Although, the details of the attack is still sketchy but our men have entered the bush and are on the trail of the robbers.”Wema Bank also confirmed the robbery incident and further disclosed that relevant authorities have been contacted. Read the tweet below;  We are aware of the situation in our branch in Iju, Ondo state. Relevant authorities have been contacted and are handling the incident. The post Two people killed as armed robbers invade bank in Ondo State appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

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