Daredevils! Robbers Raid Imo Airport, Make Away With N20m

 

According to a report by The Punch, the robbers raided a micro finance bank located in the Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, as well as the offices of Arik and Air Peace Airlines in Imo State, stealing over N20m and other valuables in just a few minutes.

An eye witness revealed that the  armed robbers who besieged the airport in two unmarked vehicles, overpowered the security men attached to the bank. He said the noise of banging of doors and windows by the robbers coupled with their gunshots scared people away from the scene.

An employee of Arik, who didn’t want to be named, said their offices were broken into, company and personal valuables of the workers were stolen.

He said, “We are still in shock how the robbers could have been able to operate freely without being challenged, with the number of security men at the Airport, calls for serious concern because if the Airport cannot be safe, where else can be.”

Meanwhile when contacted, the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Andrew Enwerem, who confirmed the incident, however, said it was a case of burglary.