Seven suspects have been nabbed and are helping the police in investigation into Thursday’s armed robbery attack on some banks that left at least 30 persons dead in Offa, Offa LGA of Kwara State.
The State Commissioner of Police, Lawan Ado, disclosed this in a press conference on Saturday.
Following the attacks on Union Bank, Ecobank , Guarantee Trust Bank, First Bank, Zenith Banks and Ibolo Micro Finance Bank in the town, social media have been awash with images and videos of the carnage wrought by the daredevil bandits.
Ado said, “Seven suspects arrested; one at Igosun road and six others at different locations in Offa. They are helping us in our investigation.
“Seven vehicles abandoned and recovered from the armed robbers . Some rifles were carted away by the robbers.
“The Inspector General of Police has ordered a full investigation and has directed his Intelligence Response Team and others to assist in getting the hoodlums arrested.
“The Command wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims while also wishing the injured quick recovery.”
He added that the number of the injured could still not be ascertained as they were receiving treatment at different hospitals across the state.