Many killed as armed robbers attack multiple banks in Uromi, Edo State (Graphic photos, Videos)
Uniformed men take cover
Armed robbers attacked multiple commercial banks in Uromi town, Edo State, killing many on Thursday evening, Feb. 24, 2022.
According to residents, 5 banks were affected in what residents say was a “coordinated” attack.
Videos and photos from the scenes of the attacks show bodies lying on the floor with blood seeping out of them.
At least 2 police officers, one female and one male, were killed during the attack.
The Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Kontongs Bello, confirmed the attacks.
Residents claimed that security forces didn’t come to their aid as the robbery lasted for 2 hours.
– Soldiers Captured hiding as robbers invade banks in Uromi.
— Postsubman (@Postsubman) February 24, 2022
Video of the robbers escaping with their loot.
So many banks in my home town, Uromi in Nigeria was robbed today by daredevil armed robbers. No security presence for almost 2 hours that the robbery lasted. It is so sad that lives and properties are not protected in that country. Reason people keep getting tired of the system😭 pic.twitter.com/VGZaf4Ro3r
— Hetybabe (@hetybabe) February 24, 2022
