At least seven people have been reportedly killed when Armed Robbers today stormed three banks in Otukpo Benue State and carted away several millions of naira.
The Seven people, including policemen and a former councillor transacting business in one of the affected banks, were reportedly killed by the suspected robbers who operated for more than an hour.
According to an eyewitness, the robbers first attacked the Otukpo Police Station and disarmed all the policemen before carrying out the robbery.
The banks affected are UBA, Zenith Bank and First Bank Plc.
The location of the banks, which is very close to the major market in Otukpo, caused a huge stir in the town as traders were seen scampering for safety.
Police Public Relations Officer for Benue State Police Command, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the robbery incident, but said she was yet to get details from officers in Otukpo.
Anene said, “I have not been able to speak with the DPO or any of the officers there but I know there is an incident. I don’t want to be disturbing them so let’s give it sometime.”
Otukpo is the political seat of Benue South Senatorial District comprising of Idoma and Igede ethnic groups.
