The hoodlums, who escaped with an unspecified amount of money carted from the commercial banks, also reportedly made their escape through Igosun area of the town. Among the policemen killed by the armed robbers that reportedly operated in commando style, was a man identified as Pelemo, who was expected to retire in few months and a pregnant policewoman. An eyewitness Olawale Adegoke said that the Armed Robbers started operation around past 4:50 pm and drove away at about 5:45 pm. Two dead bodies in ECO Bank area, two civilian dead bodies, one in front of Post Office, another in front of Roman Catholic Church and about 10 dead bodies in various offices within Owode Police Station (civilians and police officers inclusive). The robbers reportedly operated on a total number of five banks for about one hour.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 05, 2018 20:26 UTC