Robbers attack bank in Ondo, one feared killed

A gang of armed robbers on Tuesday attacked a branch of a commercial bank in Iju town , in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo.

They killed a female official of the bank and carted away an undisclosed amount of money .

It was gathered that the bandits struck the bank , which is located along Akure - Ado Ekiti expressway , around 2: 30 p . m. and started shooting discriminately .

An eyewitness said the robbers appeared from Ado Ekiti axis of the road and went straight to the bank .

According to the eyewitness, the robbery operation lasted for over 30 minutes without any interruption from security agents. The location of the robbed bank is said to be less than one kilometre to the Iju Divisional Police Station .

The eyewitness said , “ When they entered into the town , there were gunshots everywhere around the bank area . The residents of the area had to run for safety .

“ On entering into the premises of the bank , the robbers blew up the bank ’ s bullet - proof door with dynamite to gain entrance into the banking hall after which they stole money . ”

Another source told our correspondent that the robber shot dead the female official immediately they entered into the premises of the bank He said ,
 “ Three people were the victims of the robbery attack ; one female bank worker, one customer and other people in the banking hall . The banker worker died instantly while the others were injured .

“ The robber went away with three big bags full of money and drove towards Ado Ekiti . ”

The Police Public Relations Officer , Mr . Femi Joseph , confirmed the incident and said the men of the command were already on their trail .