Gunmen Storm Bank, Kill Police Officer In Ekiti

Armed robbers on Thursday stormed a commercial Bank in Ifaki-Ekiti, Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

According to reports, the attack led to the death of a police officer who was on duty when the robbers opened fire on the bank premises.

The attack is coming two weeks after armed robbers attacked banks and a police station in Offa, Kwara State, leaving no fewer than 10 people dead with a pregnant policewoman inclusive.

An eye witness disclosed that the hoodlums started the operation at about 4 pm, adding that the residents of Ifaki are still in panic following the attack.

“It was a terrible experience for us in Ifaki today; the area became a war zone with endless gunshots fired by the robbers.

“Although they didn’t succeed in entering the bank, they killed one MOPOL (Mobile Policeman), his colleague who was also shot was taken to the hospital.

“They shattered the glasses in the front of the bank and they destroyed the ATM Point. Although the robbers had left, there is still panic in the town.”

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the incident, adding that details of the incident would be made public upon completion of investigations.