2 Police Men Killed In Foiled Bank Robbery Attempt

A gang of four suspected robbers attacked a
commercial bank in Okene, Kogi State, on Friday,
killing two policemen in their attempt to break into
the banking hall.
An eyewitness said the gunmen arrived at the bank
premises at about 8.55am shooting in all
directions.
The source explained that though security
operatives at the bank foiled the attempt of the
robbers to enter the bank, two policemen were
killed in the gun duel between the hoodlums and
security operatives.
The Police Public Relation Officer of the Kogi State
Command, Mr. Sola Adebayo, confirmed the attack
and the killing of the two policemen.
The PPRO said the police would commence
investigation into the robbery attempt with a view
to apprehending the perpetrators.