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Burglars break into Polaris Bank in Awka, cart away money
Burglars break into Polaris Bank in Awka, cart away money
By: Zagazola Makama
Business activities were disrupted on Thursday at the Polaris Bank branch in Amenyi, Awka, Anambra State, following a burglary in which thieves broke into the bank and stole an unspecified amount of money from the vault.
Zagazola learnt that the incident was discovered by the branch manager, Mrs. Okpara Ugoo Chiaka of No. 21 Nnosike Akabugo Street, Nodu, Awka, when she arrived at the bank at about 7:30 a.m. to commence daily operations.
On arrival, she found that the banking hall, offices, and vault had been broken into and thoroughly ransacked, with cash missing from the strong room.
The development has caused anxiety among customers and staff, as the exact amount of money stolen has not yet been disclosed.
Meanwhile, sources close to the bank said measures are being taken to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the burglary while internal investigations are ongoing.
The sources added that police were invited to investigate.
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Burglars break into Polaris Bank in Awka, cart away money