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Africa Press-Nigeria:<\/p>\n

No fewer than 23 persons have been killed in a robbery attack that took place in a commercial bank in Isanlu area of Kogi State on Thursday.<\/p>\n

It was gathered that the suspected armed robbers numbering about seven came into the bank with two vehicles.<\/p>\n

It was further learnt that the security operatives numbering about seven on duty were killed alongside some passersby.<\/p>\n

the gunmen were angered by their inability to gain access into the bank as they opened fire at the security personnel and onlookers.<\/p>\n

Similarly, the gunmen invaded the Divisional Police Headquarters in Isanlu and killed some policemen on duty.<\/p>\n

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP William confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Aya said the actual casualty of the incident could not be ascertained but said the men of the Nigeria Police have been deployed to the area to calm the situation.<\/p>\n

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Africa Press-Nigeria: No fewer than 23 persons have been killed in a robbery attack that took place in a commercial bank in Isanlu area of Kogi State on Thursday. It was gathered that the suspected armed robbers numbering about seven came into the bank with two vehicles. 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