Police confirm theft incident at Access Bank

Police on Tuesday confirmed that a theft incident had occurred at Access Bank and that an investigation had been opened into it.

Reports emerged Tuesday of two Access Bank senior officials in Barra emptying safe deposit boxes at the bank’s branch in Barra and bolting.

Multiple sources told The Fatu the two officials fled to Senegal where they have now been arrested.

Police spokesman Superintendent Lamin Njie confirmed to The Fatu Network the incident had happened and that it was under investigation.

At least 21 million dalasis is said to be involved.