By Linus Oota, Lafia, and Osagie Otabor, Akure
Gunmen have snatched N100 million from officials of Nasarawa State Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning in Lafia, the state capital.
An eyewitness, who spoke anonymously, said the robbers trailed the Ministry officials from a bank where they withdrew the cash meant for casual workers’ pay.
“But it was on the ministry’s premises that the well-armed gunmen snatched the N100 million from the officials while trying to take it to the cash room,” the source said.
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“The gunmen shot in the air, causing the officials and other staff to lie down, paving the way for the gunmen to snatch the N100 million effortlessly.”
Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning Haruna Ogbole confirmed the robbery but declined to say the amount stolen.
In Ondo yesterday about 15 robbers attacked a bullion van conveying cash to Akure, the state capital.
The attack failed thanks to security operatives whose shots scared off the hoodlums.
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