Not less than two persons were injured on Friday when gang of armed robbers attempted to rob a branch of the United Bank for Africa, UBA at Ughelli community in Delta state.
It was gathered that one person was abducted during the failed robbery attempt.
Delta State Police Command is yet to issue statement regarding the robbery incident.
Videos posted online by eyewitness showed that the bank customers were in shock.
Some of the customers trapped inside the banking hall could be heard shouting for the bank doors to be thrown opened while some others rejected the idea and insisted while shouting that the doors should be left closed.
During the dilemma, arguments ensued among the troubled bank customers with some insisting that if the armed robbers must gained access into the banking hall, let them break the bank doors by themselves.
It was gatherd that the Police officers stationed at the bank responded, engaging the armed assailants in a fierce gunfight that prevented them from gaining entry into the building.
An eyewitness accounted that the assailants had tracked a bank customer who was preparing to make a deposit and intercepted him just outside the bank premises.
It could not be ascertained if the bank customer who came in to make deposit was the one taken away by the armed robbers.
But another eyewitness accounted that the bank customer entered the bank premises and shortly after the customer entered the bank, the gunmen swiftly moved into action.
“Within minutes of the customer’s entry, we heard gunshots and chaos erupted,” described a local resident who preferred to remain anonymous, according to SaharaReporters.
“The exchange of fire resulted in injuries to two individuals who were caught in the crossfire, and one person was forcibly abducted by the attackers.
“We were fortunate that the police were quick to respond,” stated another witness, visibly shaken by the ordeal. “It could have been much worse.”
The robbers, failing to breach the bank’s defences, fled the scene in a gold-colored Toyota Venza, evading immediate capture. Law enforcement agencies have launched a manhunt to apprehend the perpetrators and secure the safe release of the abducted individual.
“We are actively pursuing all leads to ensure those responsible for this brazen attack are brought to justice swiftly,” assured Police Commissioner Hassan Bello, addressing concerns from the community.
The injured victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of those injured or abducted pending further investigation.
The attempted robbery has rattled the quiet town of Ughelli, with residents expressing shock and concern over the boldness of the attackers. Banking operations at the UBA branch have been temporarily suspended as authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
“We urge anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward,” urged Commissioner Bello, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in combating such criminal acts”, SaharaReporters news report ends in quote.
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