Offa, Kwara State remained in shock yesterday, 24 hours after a gang of robbers attacked five banks and a police station in the town, leaving massive blood on their trail.

The Kwara State Police Command confirmed yesterday that nine of its personnel were killed by the robbers.
Seven other people lost their lives in the attacks, spokesman for the command, Mr.Ajayi Okansanmi, told reporters in an update on the mayhem.

Unofficial accounts yesterday said the death toll might have risen to 23, including two policemen allegedly shot by the robbers in Okuku, Osun State while returning from the operation.

Three vehicles were reportedly abandoned by them.

Angry residents called for an immediate review of the security architecture for banks in Kwara State.

Senate President Bukola Saraki, reacting to the incident on his Facebook wall, called it a despicable act committed by cruel individuals.

He said he had spoken with Governor Fatah Ahmed on the development and both of them agreed that no stone would be left unturned until the bandits were found and prosecuted.

One of the casualties was said to be pregnant. Sources gave her name as Omilola Korede.

She reportedly went to one of the banks to lodge a complaint about a transaction.

She had gone to the bank with her young son but both of them were sprayed with bullets.

Three other women identified as Bunmi Mesan, Iya Muji and Mama Big Club, were also killed.

A survivor, who said he hid inside one of the banks during the attack, was still in shock when he shared his ordeal with our reporter yesterday.

He said: “My brother, it is not something to recall or witness. I don’t even pray it for my enemies.

“I saw death staring at me and others. I still can’t talk much about it.”

He pleaded not to be named.

The paramount ruler of the town, the Olofa, Oba Muftau Gbadamosi, was lost for words when he was contacted yesterday.

He said the destruction that came with the robbery was enormous.

Source: https://www.metrovillazone.com.ng/2018/04/offa-robbery-we-lost-nine-officers.html

Dnt pray to witness it again n again in my life dat bad day devil driv water n R.I.P to d dead ones but please pay d family of dos men dat dead

Is it only 9 officers you LOSTED?

Useless police. What happened to your helicopters or is it only to monitor election in Rivers state. How can armed robbers operate for hours in different banks withing an environment and still escape?. Yeyedeysmell.

Where the officers even armed? Most officers walk around with empty guns.

Time to shoot Don come, una no fit kill even half armed Robber, if na to kill innocent people and term it stray bullet, una go sabi... Zero skill Nigeria police

Robbery ni KO ritualist
2019 is ticking politician will use Nigerians again
Use their brain and their blood for sacrifice
If you are a paid poster don't mention me biko

so sad. the human casualties are just too much. very sure some of these robbers are students of the institution

Once dey catch dis tifs
U wil see dere dare devil face change to innocent one,dey will b begging Nigerians to ve mercy on dem after hatles killings

Young bearded guys should relocate from that area Asap!
Mass arrest looming

I careless about the number of policemen that died but my sympathy goes to the unfortunate civilians that was caught up in the mess ,May their souls rest well in the Lord

Very unfortunate, this must be a well planned robbery.

: For me I think Banks should have and fund their own Police security

Build a well and nice security tower on top of the bank building equip with well trained sniper rifle personnel

Their police officer should not been seen in an open place they should always be hidden and monitoring every moves when arm robber comes and see no security outside they might think no security is around before they can do shitt their men Will be falling one after the other by the time you have gunned down about 4 the arm robbers will retreat
Go to bank and see bank securities police officers exposed and gisting they are been taken unware by this robbers that why they get killed. the moment you wear a security uniform you are always a Target

Simple security logic that banks should Carry out but no they wouldn't because they are interested in maximizing profits

they cheat people here and there, they should have cheated death too...

at last...ftc...testimony tmao in church...eyah...shey
dey af die ni
eyah...so dey af die ni

Man is indeed wicked

Irrespective of their bad behavior, police officers are human.

May their soul RIP.

starbuck:
I careless about the number of policemen that died but my sympathy goes to the unfortunate civilians that was caught up in the mess ,May their souls rest well in the Lord

but y will u say u careless about d police, dey are humans, and u won't say dat if ur family member is among (I don't pray for that)

I don't feel any form of pity for them... They're wicked

REPENT NOW EVERYONE OF YOUR SINFUL EVIL WAYS OF LIFE TO AVOID SPENDING YOUR ETERNITY IN HELL FIRE,,,,,,JESUS CHRIST LOVE YOU SOO MUCH AND WARN YOU TO REPENT AND CONVERT NOW TO CHRISTIANITY TO AVOID HELL FIRE WHEN YOU DIE,,,,God made you to be with Him here and in eternity,,,,you are not a mistake creature,,,be wise dont gamble with your eternity

And as usual we will type RIP and move on waiting for the next victims. Nigerians hold your leaders accountable.


Just 'ordinary' fire in mall in Russia and the country raged, everyone started demanding explanation

Election don near, robberies don start. Add 1+1 together you'll understand.

I'm suspicious of this robbery. The style of operation sounds similar to the ones that happened a few years ago in other towns.
These guys can't be rookies. And if they are that smart and good with weapons, what does it imply? .....are you getting the drift?

starbuck:
I careless about the number of policemen that died but my sympathy goes to the unfortunate civilians that was caught up in the mess ,May their souls rest well in the Lord

So you think you will be safe when they kill all the policemen. SMH

they deserve it.
wen they kill innocent persons always and brag about it.
as a police officer yur life is always in potential danger
they wont wear bullet proofs
they dont carry 9mm pistols.barettas..shotguns..
they walk freely with pride and i dont care attitude
wtf is 2019 gonna look like.
RIP to the fallen
fuc
these are ppls husbands..wives.brothers..sisters.breadwinners.
nobody rejoices over premature/untimely death.
God protect us all.

sugh

ishowdotgmail:
Why not assist them by calling for reenforcement when the act was being carried out.

Nigerian Police can hide in this kind of scenario enh! Who wan die Am also ashamed for the Nigerian Army, so none could confront these men of the underworld

That would be interference. It was the job of the police. But what do we have of them? They are busying attaching police guards even to actors like Jim Iyke and Danielle Okeke.

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