Ikere Robbery: Ekiti Assembly Seeks Urgent And Thorough Investigation.

Ikere Robbery: Ekiti Assembly Seeks Urgent And Thorough Investigation.

.....Directs its Security and Special Duties Committee to follow up with security agencies to ensure perpetrators are brought to book.

Rt. Hon. Stephen Aribasoye

Following the tragic bank robbery that took place in Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, the Ekiti State House of Assembly has urged the state's security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police, to promptly initiate a comprehensive investigation into the incident in order to apprehend the perpetrators.

Rt. Hon. Stephen Aribasoye, the Speaker of the Assembly, strongly condemned the robbery, which resulted in the reported deaths of approximately three individuals and injuries to several others. He has directed the Assembly's Committee on Security and Special Duties to thoroughly probe the incident and provide a report to the House. Aribasoye expressed his condolences to the people of Ikere and the families of the victims affected by the loss of lives and property caused by the robbery. He also emphasized the Assembly's commitment to collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure the safety of Ikere and other communities in Ekiti State.

The robbery, carried out by a group of heavily armed assailants who reportedly attacked two commercial banks in Ikere Ekiti, involved the use of a convoy of vehicles and motorcycles. The attackers fatally wounded security personnel on duty before proceeding to target the banks, resulting in numerous injuries among customers and bank staff.

According to a statement released by Hon. Babatunde Oke, the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, and representative of Ikere Constituency 1, the Ekiti State House of Assembly has expressed deep concern over the ease with which the security system of the Ikere community was overwhelmed during the recent deadly bank robbery, resulting in tragic loss of lives. The House views this situation as a matter of serious concern.

In the same statement, Rt. Hon. Aribasoye, the Speaker of the Assembly, assured the people of Ekiti that the House is actively working with security agencies to apprehend and bring the criminals responsible for the robbery to justice. Aribasoye also urged the peace-loving people of Ikere to remain calm and lend their support to efforts aimed at preventing similar incidents from occurring in Ekiti State.

The Ekiti State House of Assembly remains resolute in its pursuit of justice and the establishment of safety and security within Ikere and throughout Ekiti State.