Armed robbers attacked a commercial bank in Otun Ekiti in Moba local government area, killing a policeman in the process.
Police Public Relations Officer in Ekiti State, Sunday Abutu confirmed that a police officer was killed in the robbery attack which took place on Thursday about 5 pm.
Abutu explained that the group of armed men stormed the Otun bank and initially succeeded in breaking the bank security door before their mission was thwarted by the swift arrival of a combined team of police, military, and local security outfits.
He said an attempt to escape by the criminal elements triggered a shoot out, which claimed the life of the officer while the robbers had to desperately escape via some routes on foot.
The police spokesperson assured that perpetrators of the crime would be tracked and arrested, and called on Ekiti residents not to panic. (Channels TV)
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