‘How armed robbers invaded Access, Wema banks in Ekiti’ — Eyewitnesses

Gun-wielding robbers have invaded Wema Bank and Access Bank located at Odo Oja and Okeosun respectively in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, and broke the security door with dynamite before entering the banking hall.

In the course of the robbery incident, no fewer than three persons were feared killed and scores sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Our correspondent learnt that the armed robbers numbering twenty had stormed the town around 5:15 pm and carried out the attacks on the two commercial banks simultaneously.

It was equally gathered that the armed robbers first attacked the Ikere command of the Amotekun Corps along Ise Road and reportedly shot some operatives before attacking the banks. 

According to a source, “The well-coordinated attacks lasted about 45 minutes.”

The source further disclosed that the dynamite blew up the entrance doors as well as several cars parked in the vicinity of the banks.

The eyewitness equally stated that the armed robbers who split themselves into two groups carted away an unspecified huge sum of money.

To confirm the incident, the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Alagbado expressed shock over the development and described the same as unfortunate.

The monarch also expressed displeasure that the robbers executed the operation for several minutes unhindered and escaped despite the presence of military checkpoints and Police Area Command in the town.

Oba Alagbado revealed that he had discussed the matter with the security agents, adding that those behind the incident must be arrested and prosecuted.

In his words: “It is an unfortunate incident that we did not expect to happen. The attacks were on two commercial banks. I have called the Area Commander, DPO and DSS, and they have all assured the soldiers around the axis have been alerted.”

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