Customers, staff unhurt – FirstBank reacts to failed robbery incident at its Mpape, Abuja branch

Leading financial institution in Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reacted to an attempted robbery at its Mpape, Abuja branch, a suburb of the capital city.

According to the bank the incident has been brought under control and normalcy has been restored in the area after four of the suspects were arrested and one of them gunned down.

The statement further explained that no customer and staff were hurt.

Read the full statement below:

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.

Thank you.

Folake Ani-Mumuney
Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, (First Bank of Nigeria Limited)