Armed men on Monday attacked a bank customer and injured a police officer in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident occurred at the Osuntokun area of Ibadan North Local Government around 8:00 a.m.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen trailed the victim from a bank where he had gone to withdraw money before ambushing him. The victim was reportedly dispossessed of a large sum of cash during the operation.
One eyewitness, who preferred not to be named, said, “The unsuspecting victim was forcibly dispossessed of a substantial amount of money by the suspected gunmen. Also, a police officer who was on a routine patrol was severely injured during the raid.”
Confirming the incident, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, said the attack took place along Secretariat Road, Agodi.
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He stated, “A bank depositor travelling in a metallic grey Nissan Primera with plate number EPE 901 PS was tracked and forcibly robbed of a substantial, yet-to-be-ascertained amount of cash.
“Initial investigations indicate that an officer associated with the state police command sustained severe injuries during a confrontation that arose when his team on patrol engaged the suspects in a bid to thwart their further plans of causing chaos following the attack on the unsuspecting individual.
“Fortunately, there have been no reported fatalities, and the injured officer is currently receiving immediate medical attention at a secure healthcare facility.”
The police spokesperson urged residents to assist with credible information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.
“We assure the public that an extensive investigation is underway, and updates will be communicated as they become available,” Osifeso added.