PRAY FOR UROMI..........Female police officer among seven killed in Edo bank robbery attacks

 

Six persons including two policemen have been confirmed killed in what is believed to be a coordinated robbery attack on commercial banks in Uromi, headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

 

It was gathered that large sums running into millions of naira were carted away by the criminals.

 

According to Facebook user, Sunday Ehimare Inegbenose, the female police officer killed was his neighbour. 

 

"The female police woman who lost her life to the robbery attack in Uromi yesterday. She's the only female child of her parents, and my neighbour.
May her soul rest in peace."  he wrote. 

 

 

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Bello Kontongs said four banks and some police station were attacked, while two police personnel and five civilians lost their lives. 

 

Armed robbers attacked multiple commercial banks in Uromi town, Edo State, killing many.

 

The attacks happened on Thursday evening, Feb. 24, 2022.

 

According to residents, 5 banks were affected in what residents say was a "coordinated" attack.

 

Videos and photos from the scenes of the attacks show bodies laying on the floor with blood seeping out of them.

 

At least 2 police officers, one female and one male, were killed during the attack.

 

 

The Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Kontongs Bello, confirmed the attacks.

 

Residents claimed that security forces didn't come to their aid as the robbery lasted for 2 hours.