BREAKING: Scores Killed As Robbers Attack 5 Banks In Edo

An unspecified number of people have been killed after suspected armed robbers attacked five commercial banks in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State on Thursday.

The Edo Police Command spokesperson, Kontongs Bello, confirmed the robbery incident to THE WHISTLER on Thursday but noted that the details were still sketchy.

The robbers were said to have also attacked a police division in the area during the incident.

Bello told this newspaper that the police were currently investigating the incident to ascertain the affected banks and number of casualties.

He said, “I have just confirmed that the incident happened. I am waiting to confirm how many banks were robbed and the number of people that were attacked.

“They also crippled a Divisional Police Station before attacking the banks”.

An eyewitness had told this website that the robbers attacked at least five banks during the robbery incident.