Seven People were killed and several injured in a robbery operation caried out in Otukpo, Benue State by men of the underworld
The robbers who used dynamite to shot the door opened after killing some of the security operatives at the bank carted away an unverified amount of money.
The robbers were said to have driven into the town around 3:15 pm
Seven persons, including policemen and a former councillor, transacting business in one of the affected banks were reportedly killed by the suspected robbers who operated for more than an hour.
A source told Punch that , “It was aimless gunshots that alerted people and passers to the arrival of the suspected robbers. Everyone ran for safety. What they did was first attack the police station near the three banks.
“The robbers operated for more than an hour without resistance from security operatives and they killed two people.”
The eyewitness said the robbers threw naira notes into the air as they left in two Hilux vehicles and a car.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Benue State Command, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the robbery incident but said she had yet to get details from officers in Otukpo.
Anene added, “I have not been able to speak with the DPO (Divisional Police Officer) or any of the officers there but I know there was an incident. I don’t want to disturb them, so let’s give it some time
