The suspected robbers were said to have driven into the town around 3:15 p.m. and used dynamites to force the door open.

Seven people, including policemen and a former councillor transacting business in one of the affected banks, were reportedly killed by the suspected robbers who operated for more than an hour.

Otukpo is the political seat of Benue South Senatorial District comprising of Idoma and Igede ethnic groups.

The armed first attacked the police station close to the banks before proceeding to Zenith Bank, then to Firstbank and later UBA.

7 people have been confirmed dead after the operation