Ekiti Robbery: Gov Oyebanji, Police Commissioner Flay Ikere Bank Robbery, Assure Quick Response

By Ayodele Oni

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has directed security agencies in the state to fish out the perpetrators of Wednesday’s bank robbery in Ikere- Ekiti and bring them to book.

This is just as the State Commissioner of Police, Dare Ogundare, disclosed that three vehicles and motorcycles used by the armed robbers have been recovered, after they abandoned themabandoned while fleeing.

The Governor, who described the armed robbery incidence, which claimed three lives, as senseless and disheartening, said no stone would be left unturned in the bid to bring the perpetrators to book.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji, condoled with families of victims of the robbery, the Ogoga-in-Council and the people of Ikere Ekiti.

He also directed Government hospitals in the state to take proper care of those that got injured during the robbery attack.

Stressing the importance of local vigilance in security, the Governor urged citizens who have information that can help security agencies in their investigations to make such known to relevant authorities.

“The perpetrators of this heinous crime will not go unpunished. Our security agencies will go after them and ensure they face the guilt wrath of the law.

“Our condolences to the families of victims of the robbery attack and the Ikere people.”

The Governor urged the people of the state to remain calm and vigilant as they go about their daily activities, adding that government is committed to their security and safety and would not spare any efforts at ridding the state of criminal elements.

Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Dare Ogundare, who visited the scene of armed robbery incident  for an on-the-spot assessment, expressed displeasure over the incident.

A statement by the command spokesman, Sunday Abutu, stated that the Police boss directed the Ikere Area Commander and all the Tactical Teams within the Command to ensure the perpetrators are trailed, arrested and brought to book.

While commiserating with the family members of those who were fatally affected and wishing those currently receiving treatment in the hospital a quick recovery, the Commissioner called for calm and implored everyone to go about their lawful businesses as the Command will not rest until the hoodlums are made to face the full wrath of the law.

Meanwhile,  the Command’s tactical squads as well as the military, who were deployed to the scene immediately information was received, engaged the hoodlums who abandoned the three vehicles and two motorcycles they used for the operation and escaped into the bush. The vehicles and motorcycles were recovered to the station.