Two shot as Robbers Attack Bank, Police station in Ondo
At least two persons were shot in Ode-Irele of Irele local government area in Ondo State on Thursday, when armed robbers attacked a Bank and nearby Police station.
The Robbers who reportedly arrived the Bank at 3:15pm in a Toyota picnic vehicle numbered about 10 and operated for 47 minutes.
An eye withness, Mr. Dennis Ikutiminu who spoke with Nigeriancablenewsonline.com after the incident said some of the robbers also went to the closest Police station, shot at roundom and looted some fire arms.
“I was trying to withdraw some money from the ATM when the robbers suddenly arrived, two persons sustained gunshot injuries while the robbery lasted for about 47 minutes. Some of them also when to attack the Police station. They also left with the bank manager’s car.” He added
An undisclosed amount of money was carted by the Robbers.
The robbery incident came hours after the Inspector General of Police had left the state.
It was gathered that the army got to the Bank just few minutes after the Robbers had left.
The state police PRO, Mr. Tee-leo Ikoro, while reacting to the incident said he is yet to confirm it from the Divisional Police Officer in the Town.
Nigerian Cable
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