Men of Nigerian Police and Nigerian Army in a joint effort stopped a gang of armed robbers who had broken into Mpape branch of First Bank Plc, Abuja.

The ugly incident transpired in the afternoon of Saturday, December 28, 2019.

It was learnt that the robbers had gained entry into the bank when the security operatives arrived at the scene.

According to reports, the armed robbers had refused to vacate the premises of the bank after one of them was shot at when he attempted to escape.

Photos/PUNCH: Olatunji Obasa

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