Gunmen Attack Bullion Van, Injure Policemen In Ondo

Gunmen have attacked a bullion van belonging to a commercial in Ondo State.

The attack which took place at Emure-Ile junction, in the Owo Local Government Area of the state was the second time such an ugly event happened in August 2021

Africa Investigative Magazine gathered that the gunmen launched the attack when the bullion van was in motion.

It was verified that the attackers attacked the bullion van conveying cash to Akure, the Ondo state capital.

The incident took place in Ondo town, the administrative headquarters of the Ondo-West Local Government Area.

The robbers failed in the operation following the swift intervention of security operatives.

An eyewitness stated that three security operatives sustained gunshot injuries in an attempt to rescue the Bullion van.

His words: “The driver of the bullion van and the police team was alerted to the danger ahead by another bullion van driver and police escorts heading to Ondo, which made them make a detour immediately.

The robbers gave them a hot chase and started shooting at them, resulting in the injuries sustained by the three policemen during the exchange of gunfire.”