Delta police kill suspected robber, recover gun, bullets

gathered that following a distress call that a robbery operation was taking place in the locality, the Kwale Divisional Police Officer, CSP Godwin Igoche, mobilised and led the divisional anti-crime patrol team to the scene.

The suspects, on sighting the police, reportedly engaged them in a gun duel, during which one of the hoodlums sustained bullet injuries, while others escaped.The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, while confirming the incident, stated that one locally-made gun, four live cartridges, and four expended cartridges were recovered from the gang.

Also, on June 16, operatives of the command’s Special Intelligence Team, acting on a tip-off, embarked on a covert operation at Onicho-Ugbo community, which led to the arrest of two suspects: Ifeanyi Samson, a 28-year-old ex-convict, and Chibuzor Obugor, aged 20.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

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