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THREE persons have been reportedly killed in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti following an armed robbery invaded WEMA Bank and Access Bank on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The robbers reportedly used dynamites to blow up the security doors leading inside the banking halls to gain entry.
The details of the robbery are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
However, the robbers were said to have carted away an unspecified amount of money after operating for about 45 minutes.
A witness said the robbers attacked the Amotekun post in the town before heading to the banks.
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He said a farmer was among those who were shot dead by the robbers.
“They first went to Amotekun post and attacked them, before heading to the bank,” the witness SOJ WORLDWIDE Correspondent.
“A farmer who lived nearby had just returned from his farm and was riding towards his house when the robbers shot him, thinking he was coming to attack them.”
According to the witness, as of this evening, the Police have cordoned off the banking areas because they believe some yet to explode dynamites dropped by the robbers are still at the banks’ premises.
Viral videos on social media showed the robbers shooting into the air while driving away.
The Police has vowed to conduct full scale investigation into the robbery incident.
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HOW CAN ROBBERS OPERATE FOR 45 MINS AT IKERE EKITI AND NO TRACES OF POLICE IN SIGHT?
WHAT A NATION INDEED.
45 STUPID MINUTES AND NO POLICE INTERVENTION? FORGET THE SCARY CATS.
THEY WERE BUSY ON THE ROADS.. Wetting you carry officers.