No fewer that 15 people are said to have been killed by gunmen in coordinated bank robbery attacks in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Initial reports had it that at least 5 persons, including a policeman, were killed during the robbery. However a recent update has revealed that about 15 people have lost their lives in the attack.
The banks that were robbed by the gunmen include First Bank, Union Bank, and Unity.
The robbers gained access to the banks with the aid of dynamites and made away with huge cash.
On arrival, they shot sporadically in the air while the operation lasted, leaving residents scampering to safety.
A resident in the area told reporters that the attacks were coordinated, adding that the robbers came prepared.
An eyewitness said that, “the armed robbers laid siege, right from Angle 90 Junction in Uromi, through Tazona Junction, with heavy gunfire and explosives, while three commercial banks were simultaneously attacked.
A metallic/silver Toyota Lexus 350 Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was fully loaded with cash, which the armed robbers hurriedly escaped with while moving towards Ubiaza’s old road and shooting sporadically to scare passersby and prevent any challenge from security operatives.”
Police Spokesman, SP Bello Kontongs, confirmed the robbery attack.
Kontongs said the attack led to substantial damages to the affected banks, noting that details about the incident will be communicated later.
Video footages of the siege as captured by eyewitnesses:
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