Army Major asked to submit report

AN ARMY Major who is alleged to have caused a furore last Friday at the St James branch of First Citizens Bank (FCB) has been asked to submit a report through his Commanding Officer, Captain Cheryl Richardson, Public Affairs Officer of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) told Newsday yesterday. Captain Richardson also said that they have also asked the FCB for a report on the incident, and that if necessary, internal disciplinary action could be taken against the Army Major. Western Division police also told Newsday that they are yet to receive an official statement from the FCB on the matter, but that they are investigating the matter, since “a call was made” to the station.

The army Major reportedly caused a furore at the St James arm of the First Citizens Bank (FCB) on Friday.  He reportedly brandished a firearm and threatened to blow up the bank. The incident is alleged to have occurred after the army man went to the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to access funds.  However, sources said, his account came up empty. Sources said the man then went to the bank, which was closed.  He reportedly  banged on the door before going to his car and returned with his own gun. A security officer inside the bank put his hand over his firearm. A contingent of army vehicles a well as police officers were soon seen outside the bank, as  hurried repairs were made to the bank’s glass facade.