HomeSecuritySecurity operatives kill 4 suspected armed robbers in Imo

Security operatives kill 4 suspected armed robbers in Imo

Date:

Related stories

Police Service Commission orders retirement of senior officers

The Police Service Commission has ordered the mandatory retirement...

Kano lawmakers advance bill to create state-owned security outfit

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the...

Military neutralizes notorious terrorist commander Abu Mosaje, 96 others

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has reported a major success in...

Police release Kano anti-graft chief, Muhuyi Rimingado on bail

The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and...

NLC Chairman congratulates Akwa Ibom CP, seeks collaboration with Police

The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Akwa...
spot_img

The Police Command Imo, said four suspected armed robbers have been killed in a gun battle with a combine team of military and police operatives in Umuaka community, Njaba Local Council area on Tuesday.

The operatives had responded to a distress call when they were attacked by the suspected armed robbers.

The command spokesman, CSP Michael Abattam confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Owerri.

Abbatam said three of the suspected armed robbers died on the spot while one later died at a hospital.

He warned that the police and other security operatives would make Imo uncomfortable for criminals.

The command spokesman advised all law abiding citizens go about their normal legitimate businesses and report any suspicious persons to relevant security agencies.

A source told NAN that those killed had allegedly attacked Point of Sale (POS) operators in the area before the security forces engaged them in a shootout.

The source, who pleaded anonymity, said the robbers opened fire on the security operatives before they were overpowered.

He said the incident caused serious panic in the area, forcing many people to flee the community during the gun duel. (NAN)

Subscribe

Latest stories

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here