By Gbenga Olarinoye

Osogbo—The Osun State Security Council yesterday commended the Police and other security agencies that foiled the bank robbery incident in Ikirun last Friday.

Addressing newsmen after the state security council meeting, Osun Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr. Kola Sodipo, held that security agencies in the state needs to be lauded for their gallantry, utmost sense of duty and professionalism.

The Osun CP represented by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) ACP Jesubiyi Taiwo, stated that the Police and other security agencies swiftly responded to the security challenge with superior fire power.

He added that the recorded success was the result of the Armoured Personnel Carriers provided the police by the state government, stressing that four of the robbers were killed while four have been arrested.

The Police boss assured the people of the state of its readiness to protect lives and property, maintain peace and deter any criminal activity in the state.

He said, “Last Friday, armed bandits attacked three commercial banks in Ikirun, in Ifelodun Local Government area of the state, these bandits came with sophisticated weapons and explosive devices.

“The police responded swiftly with superior fire power, four of the robbers were killed while four others have been arrested. Sums of money were also recovered from the robbers. Every effort is being made to apprehend other members of the gang who are in hiding.”