Some gunmen stormed three separate banks in the Otukpo area of Benue state and robbed millions of naira, according to Punch Newspapers.
According to the reports, the robbers drove into the town around 3:15 p.m. and used explosives to open the door.
Seven people, including police officers and a former councillor, customers of the banks, were killed in one of the banks after operating for over an hour without the presence of the Nigerian Police.
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Otukpo is the political seat of Benue South Senatorial District comprising the Idoma and Igede ethnic groups.
Quoting an eyewitness named Sunny, a POS operator close to the bank, the media reports recounted that the gunmen first attacked the police station before proceeding to the banks.
“It was sporadic gunshots that alerted people and passers to the arrival of the suspected robbers.
“Everyone scampered for safety. What they did was first attack the police station, which is near the three banks.
“The banks affected include United Bank for Africa, UBA, Zenith Bank, and First Bank Plc.
“The robbers operated for more than an hour without resistance from security operatives, and they killed two people.”
According to Sunny, the robbers, having robbed the bank, threw naira notes as they left in two Hilux vehicles and one car.
The Police Public Relations Office for Benue State Police Command, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident but promised to revert after getting details of the incident.
Anene said, “I have not been able to speak with the DPO or any of the officers there, but I know there is an incident. I don’t want to be disturbing them, so let’s give it some time.”
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