Suspected armed robbers, on Friday, at about 3 p.m. invaded several banks in Otukpo, Benue State.

Naija News learnt that the gunmen who shot sporadically reportedly killed residents of Otukpo, Benue State.

Seven people, including policemen and a former councillor transacting business in one of the affected banks, were reportedly killed by the suspected robbers who operated for more than an hour.

Otukpo is the political seat of Benue South Senatorial District comprising of Idoma and Igede ethnic groups.

An eyewitness, Sunday Abah, who spoke with Daily Post, said the gunmen had been operating for several hours without security intervention.

He said, “Armed robbers have taken over everywhere in Otukpo. They are just shooting whoever they see.

“Currently, they are robbing Zenith Bank and they have been here for more than three hours.”