The police, however, said two of the bank robbers were killed during the gun battle with a team of security reinforcement along the Otukpo/Taraku Federal Highway with many of them scampering into the forest.
In this file photo, the crest of the Nigeria Police Force is seen on a police officer’s uniform. PHOTO: Sodiq Adelakun/Channels TV.The police in Benue State have confirmed the killing of the Otukpo Divisional Police Officer, John Adikwu and three other policemen in yesterday’s gun battle with the bank robbers who also killed many others within and outside the bank premises.
SP Anene further noted that the police are currently on the heels of the suspects with a view to apprehend them.Channels Television reported that ten people were killed in a bank robbery in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday.According to sources in Otukpo, the robbers came in numbers and attacked five commercial banks, most of which are located opposite the Divisional Police Headquarters.
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