2 armed robbery suspects shot dead by the Police in Ughelli

By John Egie

Two armed robbery suspects have been shot dead by Operatives of the Delta State Police Command in Ughelli.

The suspects identified as: Abubakar Musa m” 28yrs of Ajase Town, Irepodun LGA of Kwara State but resides at Abajo Area Portharcourt and Yusuf Sale m” 25yrs of Rimin-Zayam Town, Toro LGA Bauchi state but reside at New – Owerri Area Owerri were arrested on Thursday, Oct 2 and Saturday, Oct 4 respectively by the Delta State Police Commissioner Special Assignment Team, CP-SAT acting on a directive by the CP, Abaniwonda Olufemi following public outcry over spate of armed robbery operations in the Upper Agbarho Axis of Ughelli.

CP-SAT Commander, ASP Julius Robinson extended investigation to Rivers and Imo States where the suspects were arrested

The suspects led operatives to a bush located between Upper Agbarho and Oviri – Ogor Communities in Ughelli North LGA, Delta State, where one (1) AK-47 rifle with its two(2) magazines and Forty-Three (43) rounds of live ammunition, one (1) pump action, and a locally made pistol were recovered.

“On their way out of the bush, the operatives met an ambush by other members of the gang in an attempt to free the suspects already in custody.

“The operatives engaged the suspects in a fierce gun duel, where the suspects and some members of their gang who came to rescue them sustained gunshot injuries.

“Two police operatives who also sustained gunshot injuries are presently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

The injured suspects who were also taken to the hospital later died while receiving treatment.

“Useful exhibits were recovered and manhunt for other fleeing suspects is ongoing”, a statement issued by the Command’s PPRO, SP Edafe Bright said.