Attempted Bank Robbery Left 2 Injured, One Kidnapped In Ughelli ~ OsazuwaAkonedo
Attempted Bank Robbery Left 2 Injured, One Kidnapped In Ughelli ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #Ughelli #Delta #UBA https://osazuwaakonedo.news/attempted-bank-robbery-left-2-injured-one-kidnapped-in-ughelli/05/07/2024/ #Breaking News Published: July 5th, 2024 Reshared: July 5, 2024 6:26 pm Not less than two persons were injured on Friday when gang of armed robbers attempted
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00:00Not less than two persons were injured on Friday when gang of armed robbers attempted to rob a branch of the United Bank for Africa, Uba Atogeli Community in Delta State.
00:08It was gathered that one person was abducted during the failed robbery attempt.
00:12Delta State Police Command is yet to issue statement regarding the robbery incident.
00:16Videos posted online by Eyewitness showed that the bank customers were in shock.
00:20Some of the customers trapped inside the banking hall could be heard shouting for the bank doors to be thrown open while some others rejected the idea and insisted while shouting that the doors should be left closed.
00:29During the dilemma, arguments ensued among the troubled bank customers with some insisting that if the armed robbers must gain access into the banking hall, let them break the bank doors by themselves.
00:38It was gathered that the police officers stationed at the bank responded, engaging the armed assailants in a fierce gunfight that prevented them from gaining entry into the building.
00:46An eyewitness accounted that the assailants had trapped a bank customer who was preparing to make a deposit and intercepted him just outside the bank premises.
00:54It could not be ascertained if the bank customer who came in to make deposit was the one taken away by the armed robbers.
00:59But another eyewitness accounted that the bank customer entered the bank premises and shortly after the customer entered the bank, the government swiftly moved into action.
01:07Within minutes of the customer's entry, we heard gunshots and chaos erupted, described a local resident who preferred to remain anonymous, according to Sahara reporters.
01:15The exchange of fire resulted in injuries to two individuals who were caught in the crossfire, and one person was forcibly abducted by the attackers.
01:22We were fortunate that the police were quick to respond, stated another witness, visibly shaken by the ordeal.
01:28It could have been much worse. The robbers, failing to breach the bank's defences, fled the scene in a gold-coloured Toyota Venza, evading immediate capture.
01:36Law enforcement agencies have launched a manhunt to apprehend the perpetrators and secure the safe release of the abducted individual.
01:42We are actively pursuing all leads to ensure those responsible for this brazen attack are brought to justice swiftly, assured Police Commissioner Hassan Bello, addressing concerns from the community.
01:51The injured victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.
01:55Authorities have not disclosed the identities of those injured or abducted pending further investigation.
02:00The attempted robbery has rattled the quiet town of Gili, with residents expressing shock and concern over the boldness of the attackers.
02:07Banking operations at the UBA branch have been temporarily suspended as authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
02:13We urge anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.
02:17Urged Commissioner Bello, emphasising the importance of community cooperation in combating such criminal acts.
02:22Sahara Reporter's news report ends in quote.
02:44Oh my God.
02:46How can you call yourself back now?
02:50I've been back for two years and I've never been back.
02:53Today I'm back again.
02:55Now?
02:57I've been back for two years and I've never been back.
03:01How can you treat me like this?
03:03How can you treat me like this?
03:05Oh my God.
03:07I don't feel good.
03:09I don't feel good.
03:12I don't feel good.
03:18I don't feel good.
03:20I don't feel good.
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03:26I don't feel good.
03:28I don't feel good.
03:30Jesus.
03:32This has been a live report from the UBA branch.