Robbery Attack: Two Killed As Bank In Ondo State Was Robbered Says Commissioner Of Police.

 

 The Police command in Ondo has given a formal statement about the robbery attack that took place in Ondo State where two persons where killed

Two people have been reportedly killed when suspected armed robbers attacked an old generation bank 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.

“Many people were injured and and about two people were killed but I don’t know their identities yet,” the source said.

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.”