Daredevil armed robbers on Friday stormed three banks in the Otukpo area of Benue State and carted away money several millions of naira.

The suspected robbers were said to have driven into the town around 3:15 p.m. and used dynamites to force the door open.

Seven people, including policemen and a former councillor transacting business in one of the affected banks, were reportedly killed by the suspected robbers who operated for more than an hour.

Otukpo is the political seat of Benue South Senatorial District comprising of Idoma and Igede ethnic groups.

An eyewitness who simply identified himself as Sunny, who operates a Point On Sales business close to one of the banks, said that the robbers first attacked the police station before proceeding to the banks.

“It was sporadic gunshots that alerted people and passers to the arrival of the suspected robbers

“Everyone scampered for safety. What they did was first attack the police station, which is near the three banks.

The banks affected include United Bank for Africa, UBA, Zenith Bank, and First Bank Plc.

“The robbers operated for more than an hour without resistance from security operatives, and they killed two people.

The eyewitness said the robbers were throwing naira notes as they left in two Hilux vehicles and one car.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer for Benue State Police Command, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the robbery incident but said she was yet to get details from officers in Otukpo.

Anene said, “I have not been able to speak with the DPO or any of the officers there, but I know there is an incident. I don’t want to be disturbing them, so let’s give it some time.”

Source: https://punchng.com/robbers-raid-three-banks-in-benue-kill-seven

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I can't blame anyone,, Nigeria conditions are the cause

Robbery inspired by renewed shege.

This is sad, we don't have security in Nigeria

Always Otupko.

If hamas can do it in Israel. Why won't unknown Gunmen raid 3 Banks in Benue state unchallenged by the securities

God1000:
This is sad, we don't have security in Nigeria

OP, Why using fake screen shot of
a different bank robbery of over 5
years ago in Owerri to report a story
in Benue state.

Seun
Lalasticlala should note.

Hmm

Dia names pls I want to check something

Urheadmaster:
If hamas can do it in Israel. Why won't unknown Gunmen raid 3 Banks in Benue state unchallenged by the securities

Lol

Nawa o...they did a nice job, sapa too much...but killing people no follow..

How I wish they fit come rob Zenith Bank for Agbor road, Benin City throw money enter road for us....( but make them no kill anyone oh) that Zenith Bank do me shege during Emefiele change of naira notes...

RIP to the dead😢

armed robbery would increase by next year

APC have distroy Ed the security architecture of this country.


Which Government is worst in security

Like for APC
Share for PDP

Benue and Ogun are the two death traps we have in this country. Avoid them if you value your life.

Even Ghana don better pass Nigeria

The terror we face in this country eh..

If you are not living in Cross Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Enugu and Ekiti in this country, you are not safe

Camera full everywhere...damn

This thing don dey reign now

Omo

Remind me of OFFA BANKS ROBBERY
Even after the arrest we hear nothing about the case. Most of this guys are sponsored by the big man in this country.
May God continue to protect us (Amen)

Reliable912:
I can't blame anyone,, Nigeria conditions are the cause

I'm sure the victims family will love to read this comment.

I guess those killed are not Nigerians and also not suffering?

I guess we will say the same when someone you love also becomes a victim of these evil people.

This is pre-election robbery.
It is definitely linked to political thugs or election campaign.

Dem come collect their own palliative of the national cake, shiiit those guys must be trained

Thiefnu-ibu economic Failure effect! simple!more crime on the way! everybody , stay safe o,naija pass jagajaga right now

How do this men do this things, rob Bank 1, 2 and 3 and still get away with it uncut. Everybody is a suspect in that locality.

Very stupid dead end state...
State where government dont pay dedicated teachers their salary for months.
Youths are into cultism and the girls are very mannerless and useless and very local.
Very rubbish state.

Ilu le country hard

The destruction APC under Buhari caused last 8 years and continues under Tinubu will take a century to correct talk more of building a better Nigeria for all.


But still, will Nigerians get sense to shun religion, ethnicity, party affiliation, class to fight for good governance for all.

Even countries with nothing and in war are living better off than Nigeria.

Giant of Africa for nothing...


This is just the beginning.

I heared and yet we say this is a country

Dis nonsense started in offa kwara state... Now armed robbers r now using d tactics.... How u go get mind go attack police station first... Dem rob 3 banks... Haha
RIP to d security guard.... Na wetin him go chop e dey find.... I pray d robbers are caught and dealt with