The Kwara State Police Command, has confirmed an armed robbery incident that occurred round 11:30 hours on Friday alongside the Publish Workplace-Murtala Mohammed highway, Ilorin.
It was gathered that the motive force of a Sienna automobile was attacked by armed males, leaving the him with a gunshot damage on his palm and an undisclosed sum of money carted away.
A press release by the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Friday mentioned the injured driver is presently receiving medical remedy.
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Adekimi Ojo, has ordered discreet investigations into the incident and has additional strengthened safety throughout the Ilorin metropolis with enhanced deployments and elevated police visibility patrols to reassure residents.
The CP additional suggested residents in the state to keep away from carrying massive sums of money and inspired the usage of on-line transactions each time attainable.
“In circumstances the place money motion is unavoidable, he suggested utilizing trusted financial institution escort providers,” the assertion added.
The command additional suggested the general public to report suspicious actions or individuals round banks or monetary places instantly.
The incident raised critical issues about security of residents in the state capital contemplating that the assault occurred in the guts of the state capital.
