MANHUNT BEGINS! After Ekiti Deadly Bank Robbery, See What The Police Are Set To Do The Suspects
Ognndare Dare, the commissioner of the Ekiti State Police, has promised to capture the individuals responsible for Wednesday’s broad daylight bank heist in Ikere, Ekiti.
In a press release late Wednesday via the command X account, Dare said he expressed “displeasure over the ugly incident” and has ordered a full-scale investigation to “ensure the perpetrators are trailed, arrested and brought to book.”
Three persons were reportedly thought dead during armed robbery raids on two modern banks in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, according to a PUNCH story published on Wednesday night.
According to sources, the armed bandits attacked at approximately 4.30 p.m., detonating the bank doors with explosives and making off with an undisclosed sum of cash.
Two more people were murdered by the thieves in a different part of the town, according to a source who claimed to have seen a dead body covered in blood near the gate of one of the banks.
The source said, “I can confirm the killing of a man at one of the banks. He was shot in the head. The lifeless body was there until police arrived the scene and people dispersed. I heard that two others were shot dead at another place.”
However, late Wednesday night, the police statement noted that “the Commissioner calls for calm and implores everyone to go about their lawful businesses as the command will not rest until the hoodlums are made to face the full wrath of the law.”
The statement added, “While commiserating with the family members of those who were fatally affected and wishing those currently receiving treatment in the hospital a quick recovery, the commissioner calls for calm and implores everyone to go about their lawful businesses as the command will not rest until the hoodlums are made to face the full wrath of the law.
“Meanwhile, the command’s tactical squads as well as the military who were deployed to the scene immediately information was received, engaged the hoodlums who abandoned the three vehicles and two motorcycles they used for the operation and escaped into the bush.
“The vehicles and motorcycles were recovered to the station.
“The commissioner enjoins anyone with useful information concerning the identities and/or whereabouts of armed hoodlums to contact following GSM numbers: 08062335577, 07031620186, 08033470524, 07032152150, 09064050086.”
As earlier reported, a deadly bank robbery took place in Ikere Ekiti, a city in Ekiti State, on Wednesday afternoon, reportedly leaving five people dead, including two officers of the Amotekun security outfit.
The robbers, who wore masks, stormed commercial banks along the major road in the town around 4 pm and opened fire to gain access to the banks premises.
Witnesses said the robbers positioned themselves in strategic locations and shot indiscriminately for up to an hour, causing panic and chaos among the residents as some of the victims were hit by the robbers’ bullets while trying to escape to safety.
Viral videos of the incident showed the robbers riding motorcycles and driving cars recklessly on the deserted streets, firing shots into the air. The robbers reportedly made away with millions of Naira from the banks.
The attack has created a palpable fear in the town, as some residents are afraid to come out of their houses after the incident.
The state police command has not yet issued any statement on the incident, as the phone number of the command’s spokesperson was unreachable.
As earlier reported, Ikere-Ekiti, a town in Ekiti State, Nigeria, witnessed a horrific bank robbery on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the death of four people and the injury of many others.
The robbers targeted two commercial banks, Access Bank and Wema Bank, and escaped with huge sums of money.
Newsflash Nigeria reports that the robbery began at 3:55 pm, when the armed gang arrived at the banks and started shooting indiscriminately. They used dynamite to blast the doors of the banks and looted the vaults.
The sound of the explosions and gunshots caused panic and chaos in the town, as people ran for their lives. The robbery lasted for about 45 minutes, during which the robbers faced no resistance from the security forces.
The victims of the robbery included two officers of the Amotekun security outfit and two motorcycle riders, who were caught in the crossfire. Many bank customers and staff also sustained injuries from the bullets and shrapnel.
The robbers left behind a trail of blood and destruction, as they sped away through the Igbo Ijan route of the town.
The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed the incident, but could not provide any details on the number of robbers, the amount of money stolen, or the casualties.
The police spokesperson, Sunday Abutu, was unreachable for comment. However, some police officers and other security agents were seen at the scene of the crime, trying to restore order and gather evidence.
The bank robbery has shocked and saddened the residents of Ikere-Ekiti, who are calling for justice and improved security in the town. The authorities have assured the public that they are investigating the incident and will bring the perpetrators to book.
