Gunmen on Monday reportedly attacked a bank depositor in the Osuntokun area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, dispossessing the victim of an undisclosed amount of money.
The assailants, who were said to have trailed the victim from a nearby bank, intercepted him shortly after he concluded a cash transaction. During the attack, a police officer attached to the area reportedly sustained injuries while attempting to repel the robbers.
Eyewitnesses recounted that the gunmen shot sporadically into the air, causing panic and forcing traders and passersby to flee for safety. The criminals later fled the scene with the stolen cash before security operatives could arrive.
Confirming the incident, the Oyo State Police Command said investigations had commenced and assured residents that efforts were underway to apprehend the perpetrators.
The attack adds to growing concerns over rising cases of daylight robberies in Ibadan and other parts of the state, prompting calls for enhanced security presence in commercial areas.