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June 24, 2015

Breaking news: Robbers raid banks in Ikorodu

By Bose Adelaja

Armed robbers, Wednesday morning, raided banks in Ikorodu, carting away unspecified amount of money.

Vanguard gathered the robbers attacked the banks located at Ipakodo Ebute, near Ogolonto in Ikorodu. They were said to have used speed boats in accessing the community, raiding First Bank and another bank in the area.

We learnt the Police are in pursuit of the robbers.

The Nigerian Police on its Twitter handle: @PoliceNG said: “Our officers are responding to armed robbery at #Ogolonto Ikorodu Lagos. Citizens are advised to stay off vicinity; Lagos now secured after our officers responded to Bank robbery this morning. Police units remain on ground.”

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