Get Guardian on GoogleThere was panic at the Mokola area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, as armed robbers attacked some shops in the bustling community.
As gathered, the armed robbers shot continuously into the air to scare away innocent people.
It was gathered that no fewer than three people sustained gunshot wounds during the robbery, which took place near the Mokola bridge, Ibadan.
Eyewitnesses said the victims were attacked as they were about to enter a store to buy provisions meant for retail. They stated that the armed robbers must have traced the victims to the store as they succeeded in carting away an unconfirmed amount of money at gunpoint.
Another source said the armed robbers shot indiscriminately for minutes, and two people sustained gunshot injuries, while another person lost consciousness before the arrival of the police.
It was gathered that while a middle-aged man sustained a gunshot injury near his groin, another was hit in the leg, and a teenager got shot in the wrist.
The victims are said to be receiving medical attention at Alaafia Hospital, Mokola, and security surveillance around the vicinity has increased.
The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident.
Osifeso said there were gunshots and that two people sustained injuries.
The PPRO debunked insinuations that the attack occurred in a bank, stating it took place under the Mokola bridge, and cautioned residents against spreading panic and fear through their reports.
