FESTAC Robbery Update: Police Recovered =N=27 Million

This is an update on the Festac robbery early today. Hours after the armed robbery gang numbering over 40 stormed both Diamond and Access Banks at 4th Avenue, Festac Town, Lagos, the Area E Command have released some exclusive details. Speaking to Thisday exclusively, the Area E Commander, ACP Frank Mba, said

‘They recovered about 27million from the robbers, who were forced to drop the stolen money before they fled.”

He also said they recovered about 240 rounds of AK47 live ammunition. Also, the money recovered has been deposited at another branch of Diamond Bank, in Festac Town.

Culled from: Linda Ikeji

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