Crime
Dozens of armed robbers invade banking communities in Offa, kill policemen, others
No fewer than 30 armed robbers invaded five banks in offa, Offa LGA, Kwara, killing at least four policemen and others in an operation that lasted an hour on Thursday.
The banks robbed include GTB, Eco-Bank, Zenith, Union Bank, and First Bank, and the amount carted away was in the millions.
The robbers, who initially invaded the Owode Police Station and shot dead six policemen, were said to have blown up entrances to the banking halls, set cars ablaze, shot in the air, and blocked major roads leading to the town.
A police officer expected to retire in the next few months, and a pregnant policewoman were among the casualties.
Sources said there were no confrontations from security men whil the roll lasted.
Pictures of slain policemen and residents were posted by some residents on the Internet.
Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer Ajayi Okasanmi confirmed the robbery and the casualty, but gave no exact body count.
Policemen have since been dep;oyed in the area.
Continue Reading
-
News7 days agoWidow of late investigative broadcaster Kola Olawuyi dies
-
Crime7 days agoOutrage as NYSC doctor allegedly dies after delay in approving sick leave
-
Energy1 week agoGas flaring takes toll on children, residents in Rivers oil-producing communities
-
Latest5 days agoOne killed as ethnic clash erupts in Ibadan following reported overnight stabbing (video)
-
Aviation6 days agoNIS issues updated guidelines for contactless passport renewal for Nigerians abroad
-
Aviation1 week agoCould you prove that bag is yours? The precautions that could protect you from a travel nightmare
-
Latest6 days agoLagos arrests 396 beggars in fresh crackdown on street begging (Video)
-
Agribusiness5 days agoStrengthening Nigeria’s Food Production Through Reliable Water Storage Infrastructure