Residents of Ogolonto and Ipakodo in the Ikorodu area of Lagos are currently in a state of panic as a result of heavy shooting by an armed robbery gang that invaded some banks in the area.
Ayodele Benedict, who resides at Majidun, a few metres from the robbery scenes, told TheCable that the shootings had been on for about 45 minutes.
“There is so much confusion here right now; I can’t even leave the house as a result of the heavy shooting going on,” he said.
The police confirmed the incident through its Twitter handle @policeNG, advising people to stay away from the area but later said the situation has been brought under control.
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Our officers are responding to armed robbery at #Ogolonto, Ikorodu Lagos. Citizens are advised to stay off vicinity. #NPFalert #NPFtraffic
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) June 24, 2015
#Ikorodu Lagos now secured after our officers responded to Bank robbery this morning. Police units remain on ground. #NPFalert #NPFtraffic
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— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) June 24, 2015
The robbers were said to have escaped through the waterways in the area.
Meanwhile, Kayode Aderanti, the state commissioner of police, has visited the scene, assuring residents that the robbers would be arrested.
Our correspondent gathered that a team of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) also went to the scene of the crime.
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