The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Lawan Ado,on Saturdaysaid
seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery of banks
in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Armed robbers hadon Thursdayrobbed Union Bank, Ecobank, Guarantee Trust
Bank, First Bank, Zenith Banks and Ibolo Micro Finance Bank.
The CP during a media briefing in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital said the
number of injured victims had yet to be ascertained as they were receiving
treatment in different hospitals.
He stated that the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has
ordered a full scale investigation into the attacks.
Ado said, Seven suspects arrested; one at Igosun road and six others at
different locations in Offa. They are helping us in our investigation.
Seven vehicles abandoned and recovered from the armed robbers. Some
rifles were carted away by the robbers.
The Inspector General of Police has ordered a full investigation and has
directed his Intelligence Response Team and others to assist in getting
the hoodlums arrested.
The Command wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to the families
and friends of the victims while also wishing the injured quick recovery.