The Osun State Security Council and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have praised the police and other security agencies for foiling last Friday’s bank robbery in Ikirun.
Addressing journalists after the state security council meeting, Commissioner of Police Kola Sodipo held that security agencies needed to be lauded for their gallantry and professionalism.
Represented by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) ACP Jesubiyi Taiwo, Sodipo said the police and other security agencies swiftly responded to the security challenge with superior firepower.
He added that the recorded success was the result of the Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) provided by the government, stressing that four of the robbers were killed while four have been arrested.
The party said but for the foresight of Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s government in prioritising security, the story would have been completely different.
The APC urged the police to remain on the alert and warned citizens against being spectators during shootouts.
‘They should run for cover to avoid being hit by stray bullets’, the party said.
The police boss said: “Last Friday, armed bandits attacked three commercial banks in Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government Area. These bandits came with sophisticated weapons and explosive devices.
“The police responded swiftly with superior firepower, four of the robbers were killed while four others have been arrested. Every effort is being made to apprehend fleeing members of the gang.
“Regrettably, two police officers and two bank officials lost their lives during the operation. The state security council wishes to hail the police and other security agencies that rose to the occasion for their gallantry
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