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Two persons, including a policeman, were reportedly shot during an armed robbery attack near a bank in Falomo, Ikoyi axis of Lagos state, on Thursday afternoon.

Some social media users narrated their experiences during the the incident which occurred around 12pm.

The suspects, who were said to have escaped with a bike, reportedly took advantage of the traffic situation.

TheCable could not reach Bala Elkana, spokesman, Lagos police command, to comment on the incident.

Below are some of the tweets on the incident.

Robbery just happened at zenith bank falomo inside that forte oil, Awolowo, Ikoyi!! Gunshots! The guys escaped on bike. A policeman and a young guy were shot! Please be safe! #festiveperiod

— Owonikoko (@ijDtreasure) November 14, 2019

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A policeman was shot , had to run for safety https://t.co/38NDjGXz6G

— ASIWAJU EKO 🌊 (@dawall02) November 14, 2019

Robbery going on right now on Awolowo Road, that access road beside FO filling station. Be careful guys

— LIQUID METAL (@_seyi__) November 14, 2019

"Alert Lagos Ikoyi, Bank robbery reported Falamo roundabout , Awolowo road. Possible casualties. Staff are advised to avoid the area. Nigeria Security Team"

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— Baeonetta (@revalanche) November 14, 2019

VIDEO: Two Feared Dead As Robbers Attack A Bank In Lagos
A policeman and a bike man were today killed during a robbery operation at a bank around Falomo roundabout, Awolowo road, Ikoyi Lagos. It was gathered that the robbers came and escaped on a bike. pic.twitter.com/8FxOhwSNJS

— dexter st jock (@ovigho) November 14, 2019

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There was a robbery scene on awolowo road Ikoyi this morning. Apparently the robbers shot an Hausa man who challenged them but the bullet didn’t penetrate. A policeman was shot also… https://t.co/J6UzU1BDeD

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— Kazeem Shuaib (@ibn_qazeem) November 14, 2019