| Bank raid in Jattu Auchi, Police Killed, Nov 26th 2012, 20:14 Several locations in Auchi, Edo State, were on Monday evening attacked by armed bandits. Residents told Source that they heard loud explosions followed by gunshots in the attacks which started at about 7.00 p.m. "Several banks in Jattu/Auchi road have been attacked," a witness said. The attackers reportedly razed a police station and three banks, including EcoBank, GT Bank and Access banks. The attackers are yet to be identified but residents believe they are robbers. "Some police officers have been shot," a resident said. "Auchi Is In Confusion Now!" Edo State Police Command's Spokesperson, Anthony Airhuoho, did not respond calls and text messages for comments on the attack. The Edo State Governor's Spokesperson, Kasim Afegbua, did not also respond to phone calls and text messages. As at 8:00p.m. on Monday, the attack was still ongoing."There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit." Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, (1769 – 1821).  |  |
