Strange As Gunmen Attack Empty Bullion Van In Ondo, Shoots Policeman

Robbers on Wednesday attacked a bullion van but discovered it was empty.

The robbery took place at Emure-Ile junction, Owo local government area of Ondo state.

It was gathered the bullion van belonged to a commercial bank in Owo.

Witnesses said the attack took place at about 3.30 pm after the robbers shot one of the policemen escorting the bullion van.

The witnesses said the driver of the bullion van and the policemen fled into the bush when the shootings by the robbers became intense.

According to an eyewitness: “The incident occurred in the afternoon. We just heard the continuous gunshots and everybody was running helter shelter for safety. Even the security men that escorted the bullion van ran into the bush.

“The policemen attempted to engage the robbers in a shootout but they gave up and ran into the town, when they noticed that the robbers had superior weapons. After the operation the robbers escaped through Emure-Ekiti road.

Ondo police spokesman, DSP Funmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the attack, said the robbers did not succeed in carting away any money.

Odunlami said the injured policeman was rushed to a hospital for treatment.

She said: “Yes, we can confirm the incident but it is an empty bullion van.

“Currently, policemen are in the area combing the bush while all exit points have been blocked to avoid the escape of the robbers. One police man was shot but he is already in the hospital recuperating.”