Graphic Photos from Festac Bank Robbery Today

Frontview of Access Bank

In the early hours of today October 13th, armed robbers attempted to rob several banks in the Festac area of Lagos State. Things turned sour for the robbers when the police opened fire on them and a shoot out ensued between the robbers and security operatives. Sadly, a woman identified as Mrs. Jane Ndirieka and her 18-month old baby were killed by stray bullets from the incident. The baby was said to have died on the spot, while the mother was rushed to the hospital.

See other photos from the robbery:

The frontview of Diamond bank

 

The 18 month old baby

**An update on this is that the Nigerian Police have recovered about 27 million Naira from the robbers and two hundred and forty rounds (240) of 7.62mm live ammunition, as the robbers left behind the said amount, in a bid to escape from the Police.