1 shot as police exchange fire with robbers in Abuja
A member of a three-man suspected armed robbery gang sustained bullet injuries during a fierce gun battle with the police following a failed robbery operation at Kado, Abuja. The Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, who disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, said the incident occurred on Friday around 5:16 am. He […]
1 shot as police exchange fire with robbers in Abuja
A member of a three-man suspected armed robbery gang sustained bullet injuries during a fierce gun battle with the police following a failed robbery operation at Kado, Abuja.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, who disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, said the incident occurred on Friday around 5:16 am.
He stated that the operation followed a distress call received at the Mabushi Divisional Police Headquarters reporting that a three-man robbery gang was robbing motorists near the MRS filling station in the Kado area.
Upon receipt of the report, a police response team from the Mabushi Division swiftly mobilized to the scene. On sighting the police, the robbers attempted to flee.
The CP said that during a hot pursuit, an exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in one of the suspects sustaining gunshot injuries. He added that the injured robber was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while the remaining suspects fled into the nearby bushes.
According to him, exhibits recovered at the scene included the suspects’ operational vehicle (a black Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW), a Beretta pistol, a locally made pistol, and a Firman generator. Other items recovered included a Tecno Spark 4 Android phone, a Tecno T353 mobile phone, an Access Bank ATM card, a catapult, a pair of pliers, canvas shoes, two pairs of slippers, a singlet, a cap, a jacket, a T-shirt, and a handkerchief.
The police confirmed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. The CP reassured residents of the Federal Capital Territory of the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious movements to the police through the command’s emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08028940883.