Gunmen attack bank customer, injure policeman in Ibadan

Gunmen struck in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday, attacking a bank depositor and injuring a police officer during a violent robbery attempt at the Osuntokun area of Ibadan North Local Government.

According to eyewitnesses, the assailants trailed the victim from a nearby bank where he had just made a cash withdrawal before ambushing him. The gunmen reportedly intercepted the victim’s vehicle and forcefully took an undisclosed amount of money.

One of the eyewitnesses, who did not want her name in print, said, “The unsuspecting victim was forcibly dispossessed of a substantial amount of money by the suspected gunmen.

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“Also, a police officer who was on a routine patrol was severely injured during the raid.

Confirming the attacks in a statement in Ibadan, the state capital, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, stated that the robbery happened at approximately 8:00 am on Secretariat Road, Agodi.

He said, “A bank depositor travelling in a metallic grey Nissan Primera with plate number EPE 901 PS was tracked and forcibly robbed of a substantial, yet-to-be-ascertained amount of cash.

“Initial investigations indicate that an officer associated with the state police command sustained severe injuries during a confrontation that arose when his team on patrol engaged the suspects in a bid to thwart their further plans of causing chaos following the attack on the unsuspecting individual.

“Fortunately, there have been no reported fatalities, and the injured officer is currently receiving immediate medical attention at a secure healthcare facility.”

The command, therefore, urged members of the community to come forward with any credible and timely information that may aid in the prompt apprehension of the suspects involved.

“We assure the public that an extensive investigation is underway, and updates will be communicated as they become available,” the statement added.