5 feared killed as armed robbers invade banks in Osun

No fewer than five persons were reportedly killed on Wednesday, June 2, when some armed men stormed two banks in Ikire and Apomu in Irewole and Isokan local government areas of Osun state.

It was gathered that the armed robbers had earlier robbed a bank in Apomu town around 3pm before proceeding to Ikire where they killed three persons at a commercial bank automated teller machine.

According to reports, two other persons were said to have also been killed in the community during the sporadic shooting.

Police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, while confirming the incident said she cannot confirm the casualty figure, but the Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode is already at the scene of the incident