04-07-2018, 11:58 AM
Offa, Kwara State remained in shock yesterday, 24 hours after a gang of robbers attacked five banks and a police station in the town, leaving massive blood on their trail.
The Kwara State Police Command confirmed yesterday that nine of its personnel were killed by the robbers.
Seven other people lost their lives in the attacks, spokesman for the command, Mr.Ajayi Okansanmi, told reporters in an update on the mayhem.
Unofficial accounts yesterday said the death toll might have risen to 23, including two policemen allegedly shot by the robbers in Okuku, Osun State while returning from the operation.
Three vehicles were reportedly abandoned by them.
Angry residents called for an immediate review of the security architecture for banks in Kwara State.
Senate President Bukola Saraki, reacting to the incident on his Facebook wall, called it a despicable act committed by cruel individuals.
He said he had spoken with Governor Fatah Ahmed on the development and both of them agreed that no stone would be left unturned until the bandits were found and prosecuted.
One of the casualties was said to be pregnant. Sources gave her name as Omilola Korede.
She reportedly went to one of the banks to lodge a complaint about a transaction.
She had gone to the bank with her young son but both of them were sprayed with bullets.
Three other women identified as Bunmi Mesan, Iya Muji and Mama Big Club, were also killed.
A survivor, who said he hid inside one of the banks during the attack, was still in shock when he shared his ordeal with our reporter yesterday.
He said: “My brother, it is not something to recall or witness. I don’t even pray it for my enemies.
“I saw death staring at me and others. I still can’t talk much about it.”
He pleaded not to be named.
The paramount ruler of the town, the Olofa, Oba Muftau Gbadamosi, was lost for words when he was contacted yesterday.
He said the destruction that came with the robbery was enormous.
Source: https://www.metrovillazone.com.ng/2018/0...icers.html
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The Kwara State Police Command confirmed yesterday that nine of its personnel were killed by the robbers.
Seven other people lost their lives in the attacks, spokesman for the command, Mr.Ajayi Okansanmi, told reporters in an update on the mayhem.
Unofficial accounts yesterday said the death toll might have risen to 23, including two policemen allegedly shot by the robbers in Okuku, Osun State while returning from the operation.
Three vehicles were reportedly abandoned by them.
Angry residents called for an immediate review of the security architecture for banks in Kwara State.
Senate President Bukola Saraki, reacting to the incident on his Facebook wall, called it a despicable act committed by cruel individuals.
He said he had spoken with Governor Fatah Ahmed on the development and both of them agreed that no stone would be left unturned until the bandits were found and prosecuted.
One of the casualties was said to be pregnant. Sources gave her name as Omilola Korede.
She reportedly went to one of the banks to lodge a complaint about a transaction.
She had gone to the bank with her young son but both of them were sprayed with bullets.
Three other women identified as Bunmi Mesan, Iya Muji and Mama Big Club, were also killed.
A survivor, who said he hid inside one of the banks during the attack, was still in shock when he shared his ordeal with our reporter yesterday.
He said: “My brother, it is not something to recall or witness. I don’t even pray it for my enemies.
“I saw death staring at me and others. I still can’t talk much about it.”
He pleaded not to be named.
The paramount ruler of the town, the Olofa, Oba Muftau Gbadamosi, was lost for words when he was contacted yesterday.
He said the destruction that came with the robbery was enormous.
Source: https://www.metrovillazone.com.ng/2018/0...icers.html