Scores Dead As Robbers Rob Banks In Ogun

Several persons were Thursday feared killed after daredevil armed robbers raided commercial banks in Agbara, Ogun State. The robbers, who stormed the area at about 8am, were said to have announced their presence with sporadic gunshots. It was learnt that the hoodlums’ attack, which disturbed the usually peaceful nature of the estate, left so many people in the pool of their blood. While many were said to have bled to death as the attack lasted, it was gathered that employees of companies such as Nestlé Foods, Beta Glass, Reckitt Benckiser and Lotus Plastics scampered to safety.
It could not be immediately ascertained which banks were affected but reports gathered that First Bank, Zenith Bank, Guarantee Trust Bank, Union Bank, Eco Bank, Diamond Bank and First City Monument Banks, as well as United Bank of Africa (UBA) are located in the area. A resident in the area who gave his name as Adewale said the robbers attacked all the banks and killed many people. “They arrived the area at about 8:30am and started operating in some of the popular banks. They were seriously robbing and killing people. They were just shooting anyhow. So many people on the ground bleeding,” he said. When contacted Ogun State Police Commissioner, Abdulmajid Ali declined comment on the issue. He claimed that they were still on top of the situation directing the reporter to call the command’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi. However, all calls made to Adejobi were not answered nor returned.