The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Ognndare Dare, vowed to capture the culprits involved in a daylight bank robbery in Ikere-Ekiti on Wednesday.
In a press release late Wednesday via the command X account, Dare said he expressed “displeasure over the ugly incident” and has ordered a full-scale investigation to “ensure the perpetrators are trailed, arrested and brought to book.”
Reports state that on Wednesday evening that two modern banks in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, were targeted in armed robbery attacks, resulting in the feared death of three individuals.
According to reports, the armed robbers executed the attacks at approximately 4:30 p.m., using dynamite to blow open the doors of the banks before making their escape with an undisclosed sum of money.
A witness reported discovering a lifeless body, soaked in blood, near the entrance of one bank. Additionally, it was learned that two more individuals were killed by the robbers at a different location within the town.
The source said, “I can confirm the killing of a man at one of the banks. He was shot in the head. The lifeless body was there until police arrived the scene and people dispersed. I heard that two others were shot dead at another place.”
However, late Wednesday night, the police statement noted that “the Commissioner calls for calm and implores everyone to go about their lawful businesses as the command will not rest until the hoodlums are made to face the full wrath of the law.”
The statement added, “While commiserating with the family members of those who were fatally affected and wishing those currently receiving treatment in the hospital a quick recovery, the commissioner calls for calm and implores everyone to go about their lawful businesses as the command will not rest until the hoodlums are made to face the full wrath of the law.”
“Meanwhile, the command’s tactical squads as well as the military who were deployed to the scene immediately information was received, engaged the hoodlums who abandoned the three vehicles and two motorcycles they used for the operation and escaped into the bush.”
“The vehicles and motorcycles were recovered to the station.”
“The commissioner enjoins anyone with useful information concerning the identities and/or whereabouts of armed hoodlums to contact following GSM numbers: 08062335577, 07031620186, 08033470524, 07032152150, 09064050086.”