Robbers Attack Two Banks in Osun, Kill Policeman, Resident

A gang of armed robbers yesterday evening raided two commercial
banks in Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun state, killing
one Police and resident as well as carting away an undisclosed
amount of cash in the process.

Sources said some customers, who were transacting businesses in
the banks when the incident happened took to their heel. The
robbers, 15 in number, according to eye witnesses, entered the town
at about 3.50p.m. and operated for about 20 minutes
unchallenged.

It was gathered the robbers came in different vehicles
positioned themselves at strategic locations within the town while
the operation lasted.

They were said to have later made their escape through Ada, a
nearby community.

Among the two persons said to have been killed by the armed
robbers was an officer of the Special Constabulary Unit of The
Nigeria Police Force.

Simply identified as Jelili Aladeokin, he was said to have
joined the police as constabulary not up to six months.

Our correspondent further gathered that the deceased was the son
of All Progressives Party (APC) women leader, ward 10, Iree.

Among the residents who reportedly got injured from gunshots is
Gbedu, who was said to have been shot in the leg.

It was further learnt that the injured were conveyed to the
private hospital, for treatment while the corpses of the deceased
have been evacuated.

Osun Police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, a Superintendent of
Police, confirmed the incident.

A gang of armed robbers yesterday evening raided two commercial
banks in Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun state, killing
one Police and resident as well as carting away an undisclosed
amount of cash in the process.

Sources said some customers, who were transacting businesses in
the banks when the incident happened took to their heel. The
robbers, 15 in number, according to eye witnesses, entered the town
at about 3.50p.m. and operated for about 20 minutes
unchallenged.

It was gathered the robbers came in different vehicles
positioned themselves at strategic locations within the town while
the operation lasted.

They were said to have later made their escape through Ada, a
nearby community.

Among the two persons said to have been killed by the armed
robbers was an officer of the Special Constabulary Unit of The
Nigeria Police Force.

Simply identified as Jelili Aladeokin, he was said to have
joined the police as constabulary not up to six months.

Our correspondent further gathered that the deceased was the son
of All Progressives Party (APC) women leader, ward 10, Iree.

Among the residents who reportedly got injured from gunshots is
Gbedu, who was said to have been shot in the leg.

It was further learnt that the injured were conveyed to the
private hospital, for treatment while the corpses of the deceased
have been evacuated.

Osun Police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, a Superintendent of
Police, confirmed the incident.