Armed robbers reportedly trailed a man from a bank in Minna and stole more than N10 million from him shortly after he withdrew or received funds. The incident occurred on Friday, March 6, 2026, raising renewed concerns about security around financial institutions in the state.
According to reports, the victim had visited a branch of a third-generation commercial bank in Minna after receiving payment from a client. Shortly after leaving the bank premises, the man was allegedly followed by suspected armed robbers who had been monitoring his movement.
Witness accounts suggest that the attackers confronted the victim moments later and forcefully seized the cash believed to be over N10 million. The robbery reportedly took place within the city, although exact details of the specific location have not been publicly confirmed.
Sources familiar with the incident said the attackers quickly fled the scene after snatching the money, leaving the victim shocked but unharmed. Residents in the area said the incident caused panic among bystanders who witnessed the robbery unfold.
Security analysts have long warned that criminals sometimes monitor bank customers who make large withdrawals, especially when such transactions are conducted in cash. In several cases across Nigeria, suspects reportedly track victims from bank premises before attacking them at a different location.
Authorities in Niger State have not yet issued a detailed public statement about the robbery as of the time of reporting. However, incidents of robbery linked to bank withdrawals have previously prompted calls for improved surveillance and security around financial institutions.
Residents and business owners in Minna have also urged security agencies to increase patrols around major banking areas in the city to deter criminal activity.
Security experts advise individuals withdrawing large sums of money to take precautionary measures, including requesting bank security escorts when available or using electronic transfers instead of carrying large amounts of cash.
The latest robbery adds to growing concerns about urban security and highlights the risks associated with large cash transactions in public spaces across Nigeria. Investigations into the incident are expected to continue as authorities work to identify and apprehend those responsible….See More
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