Bomb Found Inside First Bank In Osogbo, Osun State

Tragedy was averted on Tuesday as a
security guard attached to a branch of
First Bank Plc in Osogbo, Osun State
discovered an explosive substance
wrapped in a polythene bag right inside
the banking hall.
Immediately the discovery was made,
bank workers and customers all took to
their heels, with many of them leaving
their hard earned money behind. It was
indeed a dramatic situation as Nigerians
struggle to pass through the bank's
security door, all at the same time.
As soon the information about the bomb
spread, many shop owners in the area
hurriedly closed their shops, to avoid
long story, while some even left their
shops wide open and ran for safety. No
one wants to die!
Officials of Police Anti-Bomb Squad were
immediately deployed in the bank...
They were able to detonate the bomb
successfully and cordoned off Station
Road, where the bank is located.
Osun State government said it suspected
foul play in the episode. A statement by
the government said:
“We are compelled to call on the security
agencies to get to the root of this strange
discovery in Osogbo and tell the whole
world how this device found its way into a
banking hall.
“Usually impregnable fortification of
banks through their various screening
machines which detect metals. To be
specific, we suspect a deliberate foul play
in the antics of those who desire to create
a sense of insecurity in this state.”
The government assured residents of their
safety and urged everyone to go about
their legitimate activities.