Robbers attack police station, banks, kill five in Kwara
banks in Offa, Kwara State and a police divisional
station about 6pm on Thursday.
Our correspondent learnt that the robbers armed
with sophisticated guns and arms robbed some
banks and killed five people in the process.
Our correspondent also learnt that the armed
robbers also stormed the Offa Divisional Police
Station.
The source also alleged that the robbers
overpowered the policemen with their more
sophisticated weapons and reportedly freed some
inmates.
It was gathered that no fewer than five people died
and scores injured after the robbery operations and
attacks on the police station.
Our correspondent also learnt that the panic-
stricken residents and passers-by fled in different
directions for their dear lives.
The Kwara Police Public Relations Officer, Mr, Olufemi
Fabode, said he had not been properly briefed to
comment on the issue.
He, however, confirmed that there was an "incident"
at Offa on Thursday.
PUNCH.
Lord have mercy
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