Suspected Gunmen Dispossess Bank Depositor of Substantial Amount of Money, Injure Police Officer in Oyo

Suspected gunmen on Monday waylaid as well robbed a bank depositor of substantial amount of money as well severely injured police officer at Osuntokun area of Ibadan North Local government area.

The victim, according to an eyewitness was said to have been trailed from one of the banks where he has gone to make withdrawal by the suspected gunmen.

NationalDailyNews.com.ng gathered that his grey Nissan Primera with license plate number EPE 901 PS was crossed at Osuntokun area.

An eyewitness account stated, “The unsuspecting victim was forcibly dispossessed of substantial amount of money by the suspected gunmen.

“Also a police officer who was in a routine patrol was severely injured during the raid.

Confirming the attacks in a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso said the robbery incident at approximately 8:00 AM, along Secretariat Road, Agodi.

The statement read, “A bank depositor traveling in a metallic grey Nissan Primera with license plate number EPE 901 PS was tracked and forcibly robbed of a substantial, yet-to-be-ascertained amount of cash.

“Initial investigations indicate that an officer associated with the Oyo State Police Command sustained severe injuries during a confrontation that arose when his team on patrol engaged the suspects in a bid to thwart their further plans of causing chaos following the attack on the unsuspecting individual.

“Fortunately, there have been no reported fatalities, and the injured officer is currently receiving immediate medical attention at a secure healthcare facility.

In light of this incident, the Oyo State Police Command urges members of the community to come forward with any credible and timely information that may aid in the prompt apprehension of the suspects involved.

“We assure the public that an extensive investigation is underway, and updates will be communicated as they become available”.