Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have invaded Nasarawa State Ministry of Finance, Budget, and Planning in Lafia, and catered away the sum of ₦100 million.
Africa Today News, New York gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the gunmen invaded the ministry, shooting sporadically to scare away people.
It was further gathered that the assailants trailed some members of staff who went to a commercial bank to withdraw some cash for the ministry.
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The armed men were said to have snatched the ₦100 million at gunpoint at the premises of the ministry which is adjacent to the State’s Accountant General’s Office where some security operatives were stationed.
When contacted by correspondents on the development, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Ramhan Nansel said the case is yet to be reported to the command.
He told reporters that he cannot confirm the incident ‘I can’t confirm that, as it was not reported to the Police’.
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK