Armed robbers attack bullion van in Ibadan

Seven people were reportedly feared dead on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital when armed robbers attacked a bullion van at the Idi-Ape area of the city.

It was learnt that the newly installed traffic light in Idi-Ape had stopped the bullion fan when the robber started shooting sporadically at the van.

The incident which happened close to Agodi Area Command occurred around 1 pm. Unconfirmed sources said four policemen and three civilians were killed by the robbers who shot sporadically while carrying out the operation.

The attacked bullion van was said to have been taken to the police headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan for further investigation.

Others sources said the bullion van which was attacked by the robbers was coming from a commercial bank located around Testing Ground, Iwo-Road area of the city.

Official reaction of the Police is still being awaited at the time of filling this report.