A bullion van belonging to the United Bank of
Africa (UBA), was attacked by armed robbers at
Elemoso village along Ondo-Akure Road in the
Ondo East Local Government Area of the state on
Thursday noon.
According to reports, the robbers looted the
bullion van and escaped with undisclosed amount
of money
Narrating how the incident occurred, an
eyewitness told Punch that the policemen that
escorted the bullion van were caught unaware
after the armed robbers rained bullets on the
police escort vehicle and the bullion van
simultaneously.
“The policemen and the driver of the van took to
their heels immediately the hoodlums opened fire
on them. The operation lasted for just about
seven minutes.
The speed breaker erected on the highway helped
the armed men. They overtook the vans and
opened fire on the policemen before they could
realise what was going on. The men were better
equipped because they operated with confidence,”
he explained.
Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Isaac Eke,
confirmed the attack saying, “The command
suspects conspiracy in the attack.
Official booking
of security was not made at the Police Operations
Department before the assignment was carried
out. Also, none of the escort police officers in the
convoy had reported to the station.
Their whereabouts remained unknown.But we will soon
arrest and bring the hoodlums to book. All law
abiding citizens are advised to go about their
lawful business.”
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