EDO: Armed robbers attack 4 banks in Uromi

There was pandemonium in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government of Edo State, as armed robbers attacked four commercial banks and killed five people.

The robbery took place on Thursday.

Suspected armed robbers wasted no time during their operation

Eyewitnesses described the robbery as a coordinated attack.

According to them, some policemen were among the casualties of the unfortunate incident.

An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, alleged that the armed robbers carted away unspecified huge sums of money from the affected banks.

He said, “The attacks were well coordinated, as the suspected armed robbers wasted no time during their operation.

“It was done in a commando-style, and the armed robbers launched the attacks simultaneously. We have not heard or seen such attacks in this town before.”

The eyewitness noted that the incident created panic in the community.

It was gathered that some of the residents, who reside around the banks, have abandoned their homes, squatting with friends and families.

The Edo State Police Command Public Relations Office, Kontongs Bello, confirmed the attacks, saying, “That’s true”, but did not provide further details.