By Amos Ogunrinde
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has directed security agencies in the state to fish out the perpetrators of Wednesday’s bank robbery in Ikere- Ekiti.
The Governor who described the robbery incident which claimed three lives as disheartening, said no stone would be left unturned in the bid to bring the perpetrators to justice.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji, condoled with families of victims of the robbery, the Ogoga-in-Council and the entire people of Ikere Ekiti.
He also directed government hospitals in the state to take proper care of those that got injured during the robbery attack.
Governor Oyebanji implored residents who have information that can help security agencies in their investigations to make such known to relevant authorities.
The Governor advised people of the state to remain calm and vigilant as they go about their daily activities.
Mr Oyebanji added that government was committed to their security and safety and would not spare any efforts at ridding the state of criminal elements.
Meanwhile, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ogundare Dare has visited the scene of Wednesday’s armed robbery incident at Ikere-Ekiti for an on-the-spot assessment.
In a statement made available to Newsmen in Ado Ekiti, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday Abutu said the Commissioner expressed displeasure over the ugly incident.
He directed the Ikere Area Commander and all the Tactical Teams within the Command to ensure that the perpetrators are trailed, arrested and brought to book.
Mr Dare commiserated with the family members of those who lost their loved one and wished those currently receiving treatment in the hospital a quick recovery.
The Commissioner called for calm and implored everyone to go about their lawful businesses as the Command will not rest until the hoodlums are made to face the full wrath of the law.
He explained that the Command’s tactical squads as well as the military who were deployed to the scene immediately information was received, engaged the hoodlums who later abandoned the three vehicles and two motorcycles they used for the operation and escaped into the bush.
According to the CP, the vehicles and the motorcycles were recovered to the station.
Mr Dare therefore enjoined anyone with useful information concerning the identities and whereabouts of armed robbers to contact the following numbers; 08062335577, 07031620186, 08033470524, 07032152150,, 09064050086
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