A dramatic armed robbery occurred on Friday at a commercial bank in Ughelli, Delta State, where a bank customer was robbed of an undisclosed sum of money, and multiple shootings left three people injured, including a private security guard. The robbery, executed by five armed men in a Toyota Venza, triggered widespread panic along Isoko Road in Otovwodo. Eyewitnesses reported that the robbers, who trailed their victim to the bank premises, fired shots sporadically before seizing three “Ghana Must Go” bags filled with money.
Emergency services responded promptly, and the injured individuals are currently receiving medical treatment, though the severity of their injuries has not been disclosed. The Delta State Police Command confirmed the robbery, clarifying that it was a targeted attack on a bank customer rather than a bank heist. In response, law enforcement has heightened security measures around the bank and other critical areas in the metropolis to reassure the public and prevent further incidents.
The robbery has significantly impacted the local economy, with many shop owners around Upper Agbarho Junction closing their businesses for the day due to safety concerns. The heightened security presence aims to restore normalcy and provide reassurance to the community.
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