Police kill two robbers in Delta

The Delta State Police Command on Saturday disclosed the killing  of two suspected armed robbers in two separate operations in the Warri environ.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Bright Edafe, in a media interaction in Warri on Saturday, said that one of the suspect robbers was brought down on Friday by the Police operatives attached to ‘B’ Warri.

He narrated that the police were on a surveillance patrol at the Okere Market Junction when they received a distress call that a four-man robbery gang was operating within the Miramble Guest House.

According to the PPRO, “The team raced to the scene and the hoodlums on sighting the Police engaged them in a gun duel.

“In the ensuing gun battle, one of the hoodlums was hit by the police bullet while others escaped. The injured suspect was taken to the hospital where he died while receiving treatment.”

He disclosed that the police recovered one locally-made double barrel, cut-to-size gun, and a live cartridge from the suspects, saying that the police are on the trail of the fleeing members of the gang.

Edafe further narrated that the second incident occurred on Wednesday, saying that the suspect was killed when

Policemen attached to ‘A’ Division, Warri, Rapid Response Squad were on a routine stop and search duty on the Urhobo Road.

He explained that the team sighted two young boys walking towards them, adding that the policemen, who sensed danger, were immediately on the alert.

“Unsurprisingly, one of the suspects brought out a gun from his handbag and fired at the Policemen but missed his target.

“The team returned fire, forcing the suspects to retreat; unfortunately, one of the suspects was hit while the other escaped.

“The injured suspect died before he could get to the hospital,” the PPRO highlighted.

Edafe said one locally-made gun, one expended cartridge and one live cartridge were recovered, adding the police were on the trail of the fleeing suspect.