Ondo: Many injured as robbers attack bullion van

Armed robbers have attacked a bullion van belonging to a new generation bank in Ondo State, leaving many people, including policemen injured.

The attack which occurred on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, came less than a month after a similar incident occurred in the state on July 29, 2021.

According to reports, the robbers shot sporadically at the police vehicle escorting the van and later attacked the bullion vehicle.

A source also revealed that the policemen attempted to engage the robbers in a shootout but gave up and ran off when they realised the robbers had larger weapons.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Ondo State Command, Mrs Funmi Odunlami, confirmed the incident.

“It was true that a bullion van was attacked at Emure Ile, but it’s an empty bullion van, currently the police are in the area combing the bush while all exit points have been blocked to avoid the escape of the robbers.

“One policeman was shot but he is already in the hospital recuperating,” she said.