Millions of Naira was said to have been carted away on Thursday 26 September as men of the underworld besieged a bank in ISE EKITI in EKITI STATE and robbed for over 25 minutes .
The incident was said to have happened around 2pm when the robbers, who came with two vehicles were said to have entered the town through IKERE ROAD .
They were said to have shot sporadically into the air to create awareness of their arrival and to scare those within the vicinity of the bank.
A mobile policeman attached to the bank was said to be shot dead by the robbers.
The Police Public Relations officer, EKITI COMMAND, DSP CALEB IKECHUKWU, said the robbers attacked the bank with dynamite and gained entry into the banking hall.
“I can confirm to you that a bank was robbed at Ise Ekiti this afternoon.
“The robbers broke the security door with Explosive Material, precisely dynamite.
“Our men are on their trail and we shall ensure that none of them escape .
“Members of the public should go about their normal duties and be rest assured that we are ready to protect their lives and property at all times”, the police spokesmen stated.
