Ikere bank robbery: Ekiti CP orders full-scale investigation

The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Dare Ogundare, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the armed robbery incident that occurred at a bank in Ikere-Ekiti on Wednesday.

The Ekiti State Police Command disclosed this in a statement following the visit of CP Ogundare to the scene of the incident for an on-the-spot assessment.

The Commissioner, who expressed his displeasure over the ugly incident, directed the Ikere Area Commander and all the Tactical Teams within the Command to ensure that the perpetrators are trailed, arrested and brought to book.

He has also commiserated with the family members of those who were fatally affected and wished those currently receiving treatment in the hospital a quick recovery.

“The Commissioner calls for calm and implores everyone to go about their lawful businesses as the Ekiti State Police Command will not rest until the hoodlums are made to face the full wrath of the law,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, the Command’s tactical squads as well as the military who were deployed to the scene immediately the information of the bank robbery was received, engaged the hoodlums who abandoned the three vehicles and two motorcycles they used for the operation and escaped into the bush.

According to the statement issued by the Ekiti Police on X, the vehicles and motorcycles were recovered to the station.

“The Commissioner enjoins anyone with useful information concerning the identities and/or whereabouts of armed hoodlums to contact following phone numbers: 08062335577, 07031620186, 08033470524, 07032152150 and 09064050086,” the Police added.