22 Dead as Arm Robbers rob 5 banks in Uromi, Edo State in broad daylight (Video)

No less than 22 people have reportedly lost their lives in Thursday’s attack carried out by gunmen on several banks in Uromi, Edo state.
Recall that Edujandon.com earlier reported that three banks were attacked by armed robbers in Uromi community, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State..

Earlier reports had it that no fewer than five persons, including a policeman, were reportedly killed during the robbery attack. However recent update reaching the publication has revealed that about 22 people have lost their lives in the attack.




The banks that were robbed by the gunmen include First Bank, Union Bank, and Unity Bank.


It was learned that the robbers gained access to the banks through the aid of dynamites and made away with huge cash.

The bank robbers shot sporadically into the air while the operation lasted, leaving residents to scamper for safety.

A resident in the area told reporters that the attacks were coordinated, adding that the robbers came prepared.




He said: “The armed robbers laid siege, right from Angle 90 Junction in Uromi, through Tazona Junction, with heavy gunfire and explosives, while three commercial banks were simultaneously attacked.

A metallic/silver Toyota Lexus 350 Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was fully loaded with cash, which the armed robbers hurriedly escaped with while moving towards Ubiaza’s old road and shooting sporadically to scare passersby and prevent any challenge from security operatives.”



As of the time of filing this report, the state Police Spokesman, SP Bello Kontongs, confirmed the robbery attack


Kontongs said the attack led to substantial damages to the affected banks, noting that details about the incident will be communicated later.

Watch some videos of the incident as captured by social media users.

My community today (Esan North East, Uromi Edo State)was shot down by some armed rubbers. Sparodic shooting. Many fear dead, banks destroyed, money looted & the people are all left in grave fear for their lives. @GovernorObaseki @EdoStateGovt @EdoSocials pic.twitter.com/U0wqXWMDpy

— @Ofus² (@JoyOfure8) February 24, 2022

While all the focus was on #Ukraine robbers invaded five banks in Uromi town in Edo state. Reports say about 22 persons were killed. pic.twitter.com/A1mzTZN0OP

— schoolboy (@schoolboyefr) February 24, 2022

Army robbers attacked banks in uromi and killed people
It lasted for 3hours and there was no force from anywhere to help is only how bully innocent people and collect money they know
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 #uromi #Nigerian Government pic.twitter.com/BJhmQTOcu0

— Augustine Joy (@Augusti29822488) February 24, 2022

🎥 Armed Robbers In Action at Uromi town, Edo State earlier today. pic.twitter.com/eNdVM7Nxvr

— UNCLE DEJI (@DejiAdesogan) February 24, 2022

So many banks in my home town, Uromi in Nigeria was robbed today by daredevil armed robbers. No security presence for almost 2 hours that the robbery lasted. It is so sad that lives and properties are not protected in that country. Reason people keep getting tired of the system😭 pic.twitter.com/VGZaf4Ro3r

— Hetybabe (@hetybabe) February 24, 2022

– Many feared d*ad as armed robbers att*ck multiple banks in Uromi, Edo State.

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— Postsubman (@Postsubman) February 24, 2022

– Soldiers Captured hiding as robbers invade banks in Uromi.

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— Postsubman (@Postsubman) February 24, 2022

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