Robbers Invade Bank In Ondo

Yinka Oladoyinbo, Akure - 03.05.2008

Armed robbers on Friday shot a banker of a first generation commercial bank in Ilara Mokin, Ifedore Local Government area of Ondo State and also carted away unspecified amount of money from the bank.

The robbers were said to have invaded the bank as early as 9 am, to lay seige for the bullion van bringing money to the bank.

It was however, not clear whether the robbers succeeded in robbing the bullion van as conflicting reports emerged over whether they suceeded or not.

The robbers were also said to have targetted the April salary of the local government workers as they were said to have been informed that the money had been deposited to the bank a day prior.

The armed robbers, according to an eyewitness’ account, entered the bank and pretended to be customers before ordering the workers and customers to lie down and headed straight for the safe.

Saturday Tribune also could not confirm the reason for the shooting of the bank official as there was no argument with the robbers.

The situation, however, led to fear among banks in other major towns of the state, particularly, Akure as other banks immediately locked up their premises, while they drove all their customers away.

The customers were frisked before they were later allowed back into the banks by security operatives.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ondo State Command, Mr. Adeniran Aremu, confirmed the incident.

The police image maker, however, said men of the command were already on the trail of the suspects.