Ekiti: Armed Robbers Kill Policeman, FRSC Operative In Bank Robbery

A policeman and a special marshall of the Federal Road Safety Corps have been killed by armed robbers in Aramoko-Ekiti during an attack on an old generation bank.

A source that spoke on condition of anonymity disclosed that the robbers attacked the bank through Igede-Ado-Ekiti Road after work had closed.

According to the source, the armed robbers gained access into the banking hall with explosives believed to be dynamite.

The source further stated that the robbers had earlier shot a police operative on guard before blowing up the main door.

“The Special Marshall who was in his private vehicle was also not lucky as he ran into the barricade mounted by the armed robbers to prevent access to the area. He was shot and killed on his approach.

“The effect of the dynamite threw the town into pandemonium as houses and shops in the area were affected.”

The development was confirmed by the spokesman of the state police command, ASP Sunday Abutu.

He said, “It was an attempted robbery, but they were repelled. Our men and officers of Rapid Response Squad gave them a hot chase and recovered two vehicles they used for the operation.

“The policeman they killed was outside the bank while the FRSC Special Marshall was also shot at a distance to the bank.

“The police have swung into action and we will make sure that we get to the root of this matter.”