ASP Muyiwa Adejobi, the Police Public Relations Officer, said the attempted robbery took place at 5 a.m. today
It said the robbery suspects had stormed the bank, carrying different equipment, such as hammers, a gas cylinder, chisel and others, for the operation.
Adejobi said the suspects engaged the State Anti Robbery team in a gun duel, adding that the team, supported by the Quick Response Squad, forced the robbers to flee. He said that the suspects left with bullet wounds and were forced to abandon their tools.
“`The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ikemefuna Okoye, has ordered immediate investigation combing of the vicinity and investigation into the attack.
“The command is on top of the security situation in the state,’’ the statement said. It assured the people of their safety and urged them to go about their normal businesses without fear.
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