The management of First Bank has spoken on a robbery attempt at one of its branches in Abuja.
Some six robbers had found their way into the premises in a way that made the police suspect insider backing.
They were however overpowered by the police who killed one of them in the process.Nigeria has praised the police for responding swiftly First commended the police, with the Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney, saying in a statement on Saturday that the response of security personnel was ‘very commendable’.
“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 statement said.
“The immediate response by the police and military is very commendable and we truly appreciate them for their doggedness and commitment.”
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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. 1/2
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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. 2/2#YouFirst
Deputy spokesperson of FCT police, Mariam Yusuf, said in a statement that the command’s commissioner of police, Bala Ciroma, has ordered discreet investigation into the incident.
Yusuf called on FCT residents to remain calm, pledging the commitment of the police to guarantee safety in the territory.
