A gang of armed robbers are currently trapped inside a First Bank in Mpape area of Abuja, hours after attempting to rob the branch.
Men of the Police and Nigerian Army have currently barricaded the entrance, forcing the robbers to remain indoor since 10 am when they forced their way into the bank.
The armed robbers were said to have stormed the bank, shooting sporadically into the air to scare people away.
They were said to have succeeded in gaining entry into the banking hall.
It was gathered that one of the robbers who tried to escape was shot and arrested by the security officials, while the remaining thieves are still in the bank.
As at time of filling this story, the security agents were making efforts to break into the bank and end the siege
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