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Armed Robbers Attacked Bullion Van Carrying UBA Bank Cash In Akure Ondo State
Nov 21, 2014 – Armed Robbers Attacked Bullion Van Carrying UBA Bank Money In Akure Ondo State
Some dare devils took over a bullion van conveying money to UBA at Elemoso village off Ondo-Akure road yesterday and got off with an undisclosed amount of money.
The robbers opened fire on the bullion van and escort vehicle around 4:50pm in the afternoon yesterday.
The operation was successful as the robbers looted almost all the money belonging to United Bank of Africa.
An eyewitness said police escort were caught unaware when the robbers opened fire on the bullion van and the escort vehicle simultaneously.
“The policemen and the driver of the van took to their heels immediately the hoodlums opened fire on them. The operation lasted for just about seven minutes.
“The speed breaker erected on the highway helped the armed men. They overtook the vans and opened fire on the policemen before they could realise what was going on. The men were better equipped because they operated with confidence.” – an eyewitness told reporters
A pastor coming from a mechanic shop was said to have suffered serious injuries when he came under rain of bullets.
As at the time of this report, the whereabouts of the police escorts and the bullion van driver who took their heels after the robbers struck is still unknown.
The victim, Pastor Ajah, a school proprietor was rushed to the general hospital for treatment.
Don Omoniyi
November 21, 2014 at 5:58 AM
Here we go again, robbery ,kills has become a norm in a country rich in oil
chai
November 21, 2014 at 5:58 AM
That is wat happpens in a country were unemployment is the order of d day.
bishop
November 21, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Job employment in both Federal and State service is 0. Even the military recruitment youth wasted their last penny on. At last, zero. I remember the last Nigeria Airforce Recruitment, we expect to see result in 2weeks. 2weeks turns 2 months plus. Now saying robbery should reduce. Many seasons film of robbery is still on the way. Nigeria will never be in peace not until all our graduate youth get employed
chi say's
November 22, 2014 at 1:57 PM
chai and bishop u guys are wrong u dnt know what is going on in ur country. Nija is one of d reachest in Africa.our economy has grown so tremendously,am talking of individuals nt even Govt.a country where 70per.are doing well in their biz,private coy are doing well,70per are employed.may be d remaining 30 are looking for well paid job.so dnt say there is no employment.when u go to other countries u will appreciate urs