Gunmen on Friday attacked a second generation bank in Iyin Ekiti in the Irepodun Ifelodun Council area of Ekiti State.
The robbers were said to have arrived at the bank premises around 3p.m.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Command, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the incident, said police were on the trail of the assailants.
Abutu said, “Immediately we got a distressed call from the area, we drafted our men there. Our men are on the trail of the criminals.
“I want to confirm to you that the robbers are being chased as I speak with you with the determination to effect their arrest and make them face the law.
“While our men were chasing them, they abandoned two of their vehicles and escaped into the forest. We have recovered the vehicles. Our men are combing the forest. We hope the robbers will be arrested. Ekiti will never be a safe haven for criminals.”
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