Some armed robbers have reportedly attacked  a bullion van along Owo-Benin Expressway at Emure-Ile town, in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The Wednesday incident came less than a month when similarly incident occurred in Ondo town, the headquarters of Ondo West LGA.

According to an eyewitness, the bullion van, which belongs the United Bank for African Plc, was attacked,  around 3.30pm, during which a policeman was shot and many people injured.

He said, “The incident occurred in the afternoon. We just heard the continuous gunshots and everybody fled for safety. Even the security men that escorted the bullion van ran into the bush.”

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Another source said the bullion van was heading for Akure from Owo town when it was ambushed at Emure Ile junction on the Owo-Benin Expressway.

He said, “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.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the attack, but said the robbery was foiled.

She said , “Yes, we can confirm the incident but it is an empty bullion van, currently the police 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 recuperating  in  hospital.”