Today being 02/10/2020 at about 03:55pm, a group of heavily armed robbers numbering ten(10) with one Volk Wagen Golf with Reg. No. GED906AA, one Acura MDX Jeep with Reg No. LSR327CD and one Toyota Camry Car with Reg No. GED106ER stormed the branch of WEMA Bank in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, overpowered the mobile Policemen posted to the Bank due to their large number and robbed the Bank. Although, there was no casualty.
- A swift reinforcement from the Police to the scene made the robbers retreated with the three vehicles. The Police Operatives however, gave the Armed robbers an hot chase, exchanged fire with them during which they abandoned the three vehicles and took to their heels into the forest.
- The Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command which comprises the PMF, SARS, SAFER HIGHWAY as well as the local Vigilantes led by the Divisional Police Officer(DPO) are currently combing the bush for the possible arrest of the suspects.
- The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP TUNDE MOBAYO, enjoins the citizens not to be apprehensive as serious effort is on going to ensure the arrest of the suspects.
- The Commissioner also implores all the good people of Ekiti State to be vigilant and report to the nearest Police Station any suspicious movement or suspected person or group of persons they see in their Communities or call Police Control Room Number on 08062335577 Meanwhile, the three vehicles were recovered with some Improvised Explosive Device(IEDs), some raps of Indian hemp, alcoholic drinks and two handsets.
ASP ABUTU SUNDAY
PPRO
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
EKITI STATE COMMAND