A bank robbery in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday resulted in the tragic death of ten individuals, including three policemen.
The audacious robbers operated unhindered for two hours, targeting five commercial banks, some of which were situated near the Divisional Police Headquarters.
They also assaulted a local law enforcement team called Homeland Defence in the adjacent area.
The robbers, arriving in two Hilux and one other vehicle, carried out the attack at around 4:30 p.m., with superior weapons.
The casualties have been taken to the hospital, while the spokesperson of the Benue Police Command Sewuese Anene confirmed the incident but could not provide more details.