Gunmen intercept driver on way to bank, steal cash, injure policeman in Ibadan

‎ARMED robbers on Monday, October 27, 2025, waylaid a vehicle conveying a yet-to-be-ascertained amount of money being transported to a new generation bank from a frozen foods company, along Osuntokun Avenue, Bodija in Ibadan, Oyo State.
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‎Thenewsbearer gathered that during the attack, a policeman who led a patrol around the area was shot, while the money was carted away.
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‎The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident in a press release made available to newsmen.
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‎Osifeso said: “On Monday, October 27, 2025, at approximately 8:00a.m, along Secretariat Road, Agodi, a bank depositor travelling in a metallic grey Nissan Primera with license number plate, EPE 901 PS, was tracked and forcibly robbed of a substantial, yet-to-be-ascertained amount of cash.
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‎”Initial investigations indicate that an officer associated with the Oyo State Police Command sustained severe injuries during a confrontation that arose when his team on patrol engaged the suspects in a bid to thwart their further plans of causing chaos following the attack on the unsuspecting individual.
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‎”Fortunately, there have been no reported fatalities, and the injured officer is currently receiving immediate medical attention at a secure healthcare facility.
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‎”In light of this incident, the Oyo State Police Command urges members of the community to come forward with any credible and timely information that may aid in the prompt apprehension of the suspects involved.
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‎”We assure the public that an extensive investigation is underway, and updates will be communicated as they become available.”
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