First Bank of Nigeria Limited has commended immediate response of the police and military which foiled an attempted robbery attack in one of its branches in Abuja.
In a press release signed by the Bank's Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney and made available to TheCaveat.info, the Bank appreciated the doggedness and commitment of the security personnel, adding that neither customers nor staff were hurt in the foiled robbery.
The release:
"Corporate Statement
"We wish to inform everyone that the attempted robbery incident that happened at one of our branches in Abuja has been foiled; customers and staff are unhurt; and the suspects have been apprehended.
"The immediate response by the police and military is very commendable and we truly appreciate them for their doggedness and commitment.
"Thank you.
"Folake Ani-Mumuney
Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications".
TheCaveat.info reports that there was a siege at the Mpape branch of the bank, which started Saturday morning during the attempted robbery.
The security personnel galantry however checked-mated the robbers who were trapped in the back before they were arrested by a joint team of the police and military.
The news had it that one of the robbers was killed during the gun duel.
The police, in an official reaction, said the FCT Command scuttled the attempted robbery at about 1200hrs.
ASP Yusuf Mariam, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement, said:
“Police Operatives were immediately deployed to the scene and engaged in crossfire with the robbers thereby foiling the attack on the bank with the back up of the Military.
“Consequently, Four suspects were arrested and one shot dead while trying to escape. The Commissioner of Police has ordered a discreet investigation of the incident”, the spokesman said.
“The Command urges residents to remain calm as normalcy has been restored while reaffirming its commitment to nip crime in the bud and ensure safety in the FCT. In case of emergency contact the Command through any of these emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883,” he added.
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