A yet to be confirmed number of people were killed in a bank robbery in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday.
According to reports, three police officers were among those killed.
The daredevils robbed for two hours without being stopped by security personnel.
According to sources in Otukpo, the thieves attacked five commercial banks, the majority of which are located just across from the Divisional Police Headquarters.
The police facility was not spared as the robbers also attacked a local law enforcement team called Homeland Defence in the adjourning area.
Spotted in two Hilux and one other vehicle, the robbers stormed the banks at about 4:30 p.m. with superior weapons.
As of the time of this report, the casualties have been taken to the hospital.
The spokesperson of the Benue Police Command Sewuese Anene confirmed the incident but could not provide more details.