Mr. Lawan Ado, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police on Saturday said seven suspects have been detained in connection with the robbery of banks at Offa, Offa Local Government Area of the state.

Armed robbers had on Thursday robbed Union Bank, Ecobank, Guarantee Trust Bank, First Bank, Zenith Banks and Ibolo Micro Finance Bank.

The CP through a press briefing at Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital explained the number of wounded victims had to be determined as they were getting treatment in various hospitals.

He said that the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has arranged a complete scale investigation into the attacks.

He said, “Seven suspects arrested; one at Igosun road and six others at different locations in Offa. They are helping us in our investigation.

“Seven vehicles abandoned and recovered from the armed robbers. Some rifles were carted away by the robbers.

“The Inspector General of Police has ordered a full investigation and has directed his Intelligence Response Team and others to assist in getting the hoodlums arrested.

“The Command wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims while also wishing the injured quick recovery.”

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