Armed robbers targeted several banks in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Wednesday.
The attack resulted in numerous injuries among bank patrons, and while the death toll remains unconfirmed, fears of fatalities are mounting.
Witnesses report a chaotic scene with continuous gunfire, prompting desperate attempts by townspeople and visitors to find cover.
The full scope of the robbers’ destruction within the financial institutions has not been determined at this time.
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The incident brought the town’s usual hustle and bustle to a standstill, as both social and commercial activities ceased for hours during the ordeal.
According to local reports, the perpetrators employed explosives to breach bank entrances, subsequently absconding with undisclosed sums of money.
Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that may lead to the apprehension of the individuals responsible for this heinous crime.
The community remains in shock as they mourn the loss of safety and security in what was once a peaceful town.