(UPDATED) Offa robbery: We have arrested seven suspects, say police
(UPDATED) Offa robbery: We have arrested seven suspects, say police
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Lawan Ado, on Saturday saidĀ seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery of banks in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Armed robbers had on Thursday robbed Union Bank, Ecobank, Guarantee Trust Bank, First Bank, Zenith Banks and Ibolo Micro Finance Bank.
The CP during a media briefing in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital said the number of injured victims had yet to be ascertained as they were receiving treatment in different hospitals.
He stated that the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered a full scale investigation into the attacks.
Ado said, āSeven suspects arrested; one at Igosun road and six others at different locations in Offa. They are helping us in our investigation.
āSeven vehicles abandoned and recovered from the armed robbers. Some rifles were carted away by the robbers.
āThe Inspector General of Police has ordered a full investigation and has directed his Intelligence Response Team and others to assist in getting the hoodlums arrested.
āThe Command wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims while also wishing the injuredĀ quick recovery.ā
Source: Punch
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