[NEWS] Offa bank robbery: President Buhari & Bukola Saraki finally reacts to the robbery incident in Offa, Kwara State (See Photos)

The Nigerian government has reacted to the robbery incident in Offa, Kwara State that led to the deaths of over 20 people two days after it happened.

Over 25 robbers had stormed the town, raiding five commercial banks along the Owode Market Area of the town in Offa Local Government Area of the state.

Despite reactions from many quarters, the President Muhammadu Buhari administration failed to officially speak on the incident until now.

Despite reactions from many quarters, the President Muhammadu Buhari administration failed to officially speak on the incident until now.
“We sympathize with the families of victims, residents of Offa, and the Government & people of Kwara State, on Thursday’s violent robbery attack. @PoliceNG have arrested a number of suspects & deployed extra personnel to the town, to assist in investigations and beef up security,” read a tweet from the Presidency’s official Twitter handle, @NGRPresident on Saturday.

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki had, in a statement on Friday morning, assured residents that no stone will be left unturned until the perpetrators of the heinous act were caught and brought to justice .

Saraki in a statement on Friday morning assured residents that no stone will be left unturned until the perpetrators of the heinous act were caught and brought to justice.

The statement reads savage attack on unsuspecting citizens and establishments in Offa LGA, that led to significant loss of lives and injury is a despicable act committed by cruel individuals.

“Make no mistake, there will never be any valid grounds or rationale behind such violence that has left many families without their loved ones — and one more community in grief and shock.

“I spoke to Governor Ahmed to express my condolence on the lives that were lost in the attack, and we both agree that no stone will be left unturned until the perpetrators of this heinous act are caught and brought to justice.

Moving forward, it is also important that we all work together to ensure that this does not reoccur. We all must co-operate at various levels to increase the security of our communities.

“I pray that the souls of those that we lost yesterday are granted places amongst the righteous ones. My prayers and support will continue to be extended to all the affected families, and we will remain relentless until everyone who planned or carried out this attack faces the full wrath of the law.”
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