In a startling incident today, businessman Solex Fave Solomon fell victim to a brazen daylight robbery. Solomon, who had just completed a transaction at UBA Bank, stopped briefly at the Judges Quarters area to supervise a construction project for a family member.
While inside, robbers shattered his car’s window, breaking through its security glass to access a substantial sum of cash he had left inside.
Recounting the distressing experience, Solomon said, "I came out of UBA Bank this afternoon and drove straight to Judges Quarters to oversee my cousin brother's project.
After about 20 minutes, I returned to my car only to find my vehicle's window glass broken and all the cash I had just withdrawn gone."
The heist highlights ongoing concerns about the security of commuters and business people carrying cash in transit.
Local authorities have urged the public to avoid carrying large sums of money without additional security measures, especially following bank visits, as cases of similar incidents have recently spiked.
Solomon’s ordeal is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by professionals and business owners in the area. Investigations are ongoing, with police working to track down the culprits and recover the stolen funds.