N35m recovered from bank robbers in Edo state
The sum of thirty-five million naira has reportedly been recovered from the armed robbers that raided four banks in Uromi, Edo state, on Thursday, February 24.
According to fresh reports, after the robbers fled the scene, some youths of community blocked the road by the rail line, forcing the robbers to abandon their vehicles and escape in motorcycles.
The spokesperson of the Edo state police command, Bello Kolongs, confirming the new development, said the recovered money is currently in police custody.
He said in part;
“The police recovered two small bags containing women Items, one Union Bank ATM card and Thirty four million, five hundred and ten thousand Naira cash ( #34,510,000.00).
“Other recovered items were One Red Colour Camry car with Reg.No. EZA 105 KJA, One ash Colour Camry Car with Reg. No. KWL 19 DU, One Dark Ash colour corolla car with Reg. No. UBJ 734 SZ, One Lexus 330 car with Reg. No. AAA 973 FL, One Red Q. Link M/CYCLE With Reg. No. EZA 105 QN, One Red Day Long M/Cycle With Reg. No. ENU 204 QL, used for the operation.”
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