First Bank of Nigeria has reacted to the foiled robbery at one of its branches in Abuja on Saturday.

WuzupNigeria reports that a gang of armed robbers was trapped inside the bank’s branch at Mpape area of Abuja for hours after attempting to rob the branch.

A joint operation of the police and the Nigerian army foiled the attempt. One suspect was killed while four others were arrested

The bank in a statement by its Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney, shared via its verified Twitter handle @FirstBankngr commended security agents for their prompt response to the distress call.

The statement read:

“Corporate Statement We wish to inform everyone that the attempted robbery incident that happened at one of our branches in Abuja has been foiled; customers and staff are unhurt; and the suspects have been apprehended.

“The immediate response by the police and military is very commendable and we truly appreciate them for their doggedness and commitment.”

 

See the tweet:

 

Corporate Statement
We wish to inform everyone that the attempted robbery incident that happened at one of our branches in Abuja has been foiled; customers and staff are unhurt; and the suspects have been apprehended. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/vAnjwZ2GNb

— FirstBank Nigeria (@FirstBankngr) December 28, 2019