Bank security guard, others shot as robbers attack customer, cart away money
Suspected armed robbers on Friday invaded the premises of a commercial bank at Ughelli town, Delta state, robbing a customer of an undisclosed sum of money.
A private security guard and two others were reportedly shot by the gang of five, who stormed the bank in a Toyota Venza.
It was gathered that the customer was trailed to the bank premises by the unidentified hoodlums, who shot sporadically before attacking their victim who was yet to enter the banking hall.
Reports say the gunmen made away with three “Ghana Must Go” bags containing money.
The incident caused panic among customers and residents of Isoko Road in Otovwodo, where the bank is located.
Spokesman of the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident.
According to Edafe, “A bank customer was double-crossed before he could get to the bank. It’s not a bank robbery.”
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up around the bank and other adjoining roads in the metropolis.
It was also observed that many shop owners around Upper Agbarho Junction along the Isoko Road have shut their businesses for the day.
