Offa, Kwara State remained in shock yesterday,
24 hours after a gang of robbers attacked five banks and a police station in
the town, leaving massive blood on their trail.
The Kwara State Police Command confirmed
yesterday that nine of its personnel were killed by the robbers.
Seven other people lost their lives in the
attacks, spokesman for the command, Mr.Ajayi Okansanmi, told reporters in an
update on the mayhem.
Unofficial accounts yesterday said the death
toll might have risen to 23, including two policemen allegedly shot by the
robbers in Okuku, Osun State while returning from the operation.
Three vehicles were reportedly abandoned by
them.
Angry residents called for an immediate review
of the security architecture for banks in Kwara State.
Senate President Bukola Saraki, reacting to the
incident on his Facebook wall, called it a despicable act committed by cruel
individuals.
He said he had spoken with Governor Fatah Ahmed
on the development and both of them agreed that no stone would be left unturned
until the bandits were found and prosecuted.
One of the casualties was said to be pregnant.
Sources gave her name as Omilola Korede.
She reportedly went to one of the banks to
lodge a complaint about a transaction.
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