A police officer was on Thursday killed during a robbery attack on a Wema Bank branch in Ise Ekiti, Ekiti State and an unspecified amount of money was carted away.
The gang broke the bank security door with dynamite.
The robbers stormed the bank, around
The spokesman for the Ekiti Police Command, Caleb Ikechukwu, said the robbers attacked the bank with dynamite and gained entry into the banking hall.
“I can confirm to you that a bank was robbed at Ise Ekiti this afternoon,” he said.
“The robbers broke the security door with explosive material, precisely dynamite.
“Our men are on their trail and we shall ensure that none of them escapes.
“Members of the public should go about their normal duties and be rest assured that we are ready to protect their lives and property at all times.”