Three Killed As Gunmen Rob Owerri Bank

By Andah John

At least three people have been killed and several others wounded including a police officer, as armed robbers attacked a Zenith bank branch in Owerri, the Imo state capital.

It was gathered from an eyewitness that the armed robbers, numbering about 12, invaded the bank at about 2:00 pm on Wednesday and shot sporadically into the air to scare customers away after over-powering the security operatives on duty.

It was further learned that the gunmen carted away a yet to be disclosed amount of money.

For now, only three people, who are yet to be identified, have been confirmed dead.

Police confirm attack

The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer Andrew Enwerem has confirmed the attack.

He further stated that one of the armed robbers who was shot by the police, as well as other people who were wounded at the scene, have been transferred to the Federal Medical Centre Owerri for immediate treatment.