Policeman Killed, Millions Of Naira Carted Away As Armed Robbers Attack Bank In Ekiti
A policeman was on Thursday killed as dare devil armed robbers stormed and attacked a second generation bank in Ise Ekiti, headquarters of Ise/Orun local government area of Ekiti state.
It was gathered, that they came in two vehicles and entered the town through Ikere road for the operation which lasted for over 25 minutes.
To create awareness of their arrival and to scare those within the vicinity of the bank, the robbers according to a source close to the town shot sporadically into the air.
The source closed to the town said the robbers must have acted on information as some money was earlier in the day brought to the bank.
The Police Public Relations officer, Ekiti Command, DSP Caleb Ikechukwu, who confirmed the robbers’ attack on the bank said policeman was killed in the process.
“I can confirm to you that a bank was robbed at Ise Ekiti this afternoon where a policeman was killed.
“The robbers broke the security door with explosive material, precisely dynamite and gained entry into the banking hall.
“Our men are on their trail and we shall ensure that none of them escape. Members of the public should go about their normal duties and be rest assured that we are ready to protect their lives and property at all times”, the police spokesmen stated.
