Suspected armed robbers have shot dead four mobile policemen in Okene, Kogi, police authorities said on Wednesday.
The policemen were reportedly killed on Tuesday night, during an attack on one of the banks in the town by suspected bandits numbering 20, who came in four vehicles.
Unspecified number of policemen was also injured in the attack which kept residents of the town awake throughout the greater part of the night.
A statement by the state Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the robbery attack, but said two of the robbers were also killed during the attack.
“The entire area and all other banks in the town have been reinforced, while frantic efforts are on to track down the fleeing hoodlums.
“Many of them also escaped with gunshot wounds, ‘’ the statement, signed by the Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Elvis Aguebor, said.
It said the robbery was foiled by policemen from the two adjoining banks.
The statement also appealed to members of the public to report anyone with bullet wounds at the nearest police station.
The police assured the people that it had put in place measures to guarantee their safety during and after the festive season.
Three policemen were similarly killed about a week ago, during a robbery operation at a bank in Egbe in Yagba-East local government area of the state.
Commercial banks in Okene have yet to open for business following the robbery attack. (NAN)
Never miss a moment! Get the stories shaping Nigeria, delivered straight to your phone. Follow Peoplesdaily Newspaper on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive reports, and the headlines everyone will be talking about, before anyone else.
