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Terrifying Bank Heist Shakes Ikere-Ekiti: Customers Injured, Town Paralyzed

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It was a harrowing incident on Wednesday, as armed robbers launched attack on several commercial banks in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, resulting in numerous injuries among customers, while the exact number of casualties remains undetermined.



Videos received captured the intensity of the situation, with gunshots echoing through the town, prompting residents and passersby to seek refuge in the midst of the chaos.

As of the time of compiling this report, the full extent of the damage inflicted by the armed robbers on the banks remains unclear. The town of Ikere-Ekiti experienced a standstill in social and business activities for several hours as both human and vehicular movements came to a halt during the course of the robbery.

Reports from residents suggest that the robbers utilized dynamite to forcefully breach the banks' entrances, facilitating the theft of unspecified amounts of money. The incident has undoubtedly left the community in shock and raised concerns about the safety and security of financial institutions in the area. As investigations unfold, the local community and authorities are left grappling with the aftermath of this brazen and disruptive attack.

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