Armed robbers on Friday, invaded two banks in Otukpo town in Benue State, causing residents to fled for their live.

According to eyewitnesses, the armed robbers made their presence felt at the banks precisely at 3:30 pm on that fateful Friday and carried out their operations without encountering resistance until around 4:50 pm.

A resident who preferred anonymity told our correspondent people scuttled to safety as the armed gang broke loose.

Chaos as armed robbers attack two banks in Benue
Politics & Governance · Chaos as armed robbers attack two banks in Benue

“They are robbing First bank and Zenith banks simultaneously. They stormed the banks at 3:30pm.

“Two vigilante have lost their lives as we speak. Gunshots renting every where and if you listen carefully, you will hear the sound. The place is opposite police station. This is the first time we are experiencing this,” the resident said.

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Armed robbers on Friday, invaded two banks in Otukpo town in Benue State, causing residents to fled for their live.

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A resident who preferred anonymity told our correspondent people scuttled to safety as the armed gang broke loose.

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Gunshots renting every where and if you listen carefully, you will hear the sound.

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A resident who preferred anonymity told our correspondent people scuttled to safety as the armed gang broke loose. Gunshots renting every where and if you listen carefully, you will hear the sound.

— goodeveningnigeria.com Editorial Team
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