Sterling Bank Plc has reacted to a fire incident that occurred on Wednesday July 19, 2017 at its Lagos – Apapa branch located on Creek Road.
In a statement by the bank’s chief marketing officer, Mr. Henry Bassey, the lender disclosed that an armed mobile policeman fleeing from an irate mob after shooting a tanker driver ran into the premises of the bank to escape being lynched. The mob, according to the bank, got upset and attacked the bank with the intention of unleashing mayhem on staff and customers.
“Security operatives attached to the bank disarmed and arrested the fleeing mobile policeman but did not hand him over to the irate mob.
“The mob got upset and attacked the bank with the intention of unleashing mayhem on staff and customers. The branch’s reception area was vandalized and set ablaze.
“The security operatives attached to the branch prevented the mob from entering the branch while evacuating staff and customers before the arrival of police reinforcement. The branch has been temporarily shut down.
“We wish to inform all our customers that normal services will continue at nearby branches and through all our electronic channels.
“Sterling Bank is working with security agencies to resolve the issue.’’ The bank said.