3 Policemen, 4 Others Killed As Robbers Invade Ekiti Bank

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Three policemen and four other persons have been shot dead in Ilasa-Ekiti, Ekiti State as robbers invaded a commercial bank shortly after noon on Thursday.
Reports say that the robbers invaded the bank and destroyed the security door with dynamite before gaining entry into the hall.
Two of the policemen were reportedly shot dead at the nearby Ilasa Police Station while the third, who was on guard, was killed at the entrance to the bank.
The four other victims, who were identified as indigenes of the town and neighbouring Omuo- Ekiti, were said to have been hit by the robbers’ stray bullets.
The town, known for high production of yams, was a shadow of itself as commercial activities were paralysed due to the incident.
The robbers, who were said to have brandished AK47 and Kalashnikov rifles, shot sporadically into the air to scare the people throughout the 45 minutes the operation lasted.
An eye-witness said that the eight-man gang invaded the bank at about 1.30 p.m. and launched attacks on both the bank and the nearby police station leading to the deaths.
When contacted on telephone, the PPRO, Mr Babayemi confirmed the incident.
He said the State Commissioner of Police would later give a comprehensive explanation on the incident.

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