13 Nov Gunmen attack bullion van, loot cash in Lagos
Gunmen, suspected to be armed robbers, yesterday attacked a bullion van in Ajah area of Lagos State, carting away with millions of naira.
Eyewitnesses who captured the incident on camera said one person was killed in the attack that took place around 3:30p.m. at Ado road in Ajah.
There was sporadic shooting as the robbers, numbering five, broke open the bullion van and carted away the money inside.
The gunmen were also said to have also attacked a water tanker, forcing the driver and motor-boy to scamper for safety.
Footages showed the attacked armoured Toyota Hilux van ridden with bullets, which appeared not to penetrate it. The assailants shot at the tyres to stop the vehicle, and also the lock of the cash storage.
An unidentified okada man was hit by a stray bullet. His lifeless body laid inches away from his motorcycle.
It was unclear if the policemen conveying the money were killed or severely injured.
The Lagos State police command is yet to react to the incident.
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