FG raises robbery alert

chika ebuzor

September 11, 2015 4:58 AM

The general public is advised to be vigilant and alert while using the ATM and should use machines that are located in well lit premises with adequate security around.

To curb the rampant robbery attacks on innocent people, at Automated Teller Machines (ATM), the Federal Government has decided to alert Nigerians to the gimmicks of the robbers.

BellaNaija reports that the federal ministry of information released a statement urging Nigerians to be vigilant at ATM points.

The statement reads "The attention of the Federal Government has been drawn to the operation of armed robbers who attack members of the public while using the Automated Teller Machines (ATM) at night."

Adding that "The general public is advised to be vigilant and alert while using the ATM and should use machines that are located in well lit premises with adequate security around."

"Furthermore, the Federal Government advices all banks to ensure that ATM’s are situated in properly lit premises and should ensure that they engage night guards to enhance the safety of their customers," the statement said.

chika ebuzor