Breaking: 6 Killed as Daredevil Armed Robbers Attack 4 Banks in EdoPAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Uromi, Edo state - A report by P.M News indicates that armed robbers on Thursday evening, February 24, attacked no fewer than 4 commercials bank in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area in Edo state. The newspaper added that the banks were simultaneously attacked by the suspected armed robbers in Uromi town. The gunmen in a coordinated raid that lasted over an hour had initially attacked a police station in the area before proceeding to the banks, Daily Trust. Recommended for you "Never look down on anyone": Netizens dig up old photo of Olumide Oworu wit... A resident who spoke on condition of anonymity described the attacks on the banks by the hoodlums as too coordinated in commando style. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! The masked gunmen in several vehicles blew the banks entrance door of the banks opened with dynamites and carted away a huge amount of money from the three banks raided. The spokesman of state police command, SP Bello Kontongs confirming the attack said two police officers and four civilian lost their life in the incident. Legit.ng previously reported that there was tension in the air on Thursday, February 10, when robbers attacked a bullion van in Idi-Ape area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital city. Two policemen died with the robbers shooting sporadically while carrying out the operation. Recommended for you Banks begin payment of old naira notes to customers, set withdrawal limits... The armed robbers reportedly killed some persons including police officers at the Iwo Road area of Ibadan, just after attacking a bullion van. Meanwhile, operatives of the Ogun state police command arrested a robbery suspect identified as Biodun Rasheed. Rasheed who was reportedly dressed like a herder was apprehended by operatives during a robbery operation at mile 6 along Ajebo road, Abeokuta, Ogun state. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the police spokesman made the disclosure on Thursday, November 25, to newsmen. It was gathered that officers attached to Kemta divisional headquarters in Odeda local government area had received a distress call that robbers were operating in the area. Source: Legit.ng At four commercial banks in Esan North-East local government area in Edo state were invaded by armed robbers The robbers raided Uromi town on the evening of Thursday, February 24, shooting sporadically into the air SP Bello Kontongs, the spokesperson for statepolice command, has confirmed the incident, adding that six people wer killed PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Uromi, Edo state Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Legit.ng