Local News

Armed Robbers Attack Three Banks, Kill Two Persons In Kogi

Armed robbers on Tuesday evening invaded Egbe community in Yagba West local government council of Kogi State, raided three banks and killed two persons.

It was reliable gathered that the armed robbers numbering over 20 invaded the community at about 5 pm on Tuesday evening.

According to an eyewitness account, the armed robbers stormed the town in three different vehicles, headed for two of the old generation banks in a well-coordinated manner and startedwhipaInv sporadically whipaInva equally bombed paInvad the bank in other to gain access into the bank.

The sources said people had to run for dear lives while the robbers continue to carry out their raid.

It was gathered that the robbers went to another bank in Odo-Eri the headquarters of Yagba West and killed a security officer and another person.

The source stated that everybody had to take cover in their respective houses while those on duty quickly locked up themselves to avoid being killed by the robbers.

The Kogi State Police Commissioner, Idirisu Dauda Dabban, confirmed the robbery incident.

He said he was waiting for details from the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Yagba West

Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2348072633727

VAM News

Recent Posts

Popular Gospel Musician Taiwo Adegbodu Twins Dies

THE Nigerian gospel music scene has been plunged into grief following the death of Taiwo…

13 hours ago

Female officer dies after NSCDC vehicle accident during show of force

News Update A female operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has…

1 day ago

Explosions in Israel as Iran strikes; Trump declares ‘major combat operations’

News Update Explosions were heard in the Haifa area in northern Israel on Saturday following…

1 day ago

Celebrating a Defender of the Oppressed, OOPA Congratulates Sodiq Lawal on His Birthday

Osun Online Publishers Association Celebrates Comrade Sodiq Lawal of Dailyimpact on His Birthday The leadership…

1 day ago

Edo State, Governor Okpebholo Vows to Resign If…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said he will relinquish his seat if President Bola…

1 day ago

FG to train over six million youths in agric skills

THE Federal Government has unveiled a partnership initiative aimed at equipping over six million Nigerian…

2 days ago