Suspected armed robber shot dead by police in Asaba

* Arrest 2 others in Orerokpe

By Jon Egie

Police Operatives attached to Delta Hawk have shot dead a suspected armed robber and recovered an English Pump Action gun and one cut to size single barrel gun with three cartridges in Asaba.

A release issued by the PPRO to the Delta State Police Command, DSP Edafe Bright threw light on the incident which happened today, Monday, March 4.

” On Monday, March 4, 2024 at about 0255hrs, while working on a distress call, the DELTA HAWK Team collaborating with the Okpanam Divisional Police Headquarters, proceeded to Marble Hill Junction in response to a distress call about an ongoing armed robbery operation at Play Learn Academy School.

” The officers mounted surveillance within the scene of the robbery, where they sighted an Okada rider and two occupants. Upon sighting the team advancing towards them, they took to their heels and immediately started shooting at the police operatives.

“During the gun duel, one of the suspected armed robbers sustained gunshot injuries, while one English Pump Action gun, and one cut-to-size single barrel gun with three cartridges were recovered.

” The injured suspect was taken to the Hospital where he died while receiving treatment. Efforts are on top gear to recover more firearms and further arrest other fleeing suspects.” The statement said.

The two armed robbery suspects arrested by the police at Oha Junction

Meanwhile, the police in Orerokpe last week Friday , March 1st arrested two suspects among a gang of three suspected armed robbers who robbed a woman of an undisclosed amount of money and valuables.

On receipt of the complaint, the DPO of Orerokpe, Paul Oboware mobilsed Visibility Patrol Team to Oha Junction where two of the three fleeing uspects were arrested missing the third who escaped through the bush. But all items robbed from the victim were recovered from the robbers including a tricycle with REG NO: ASB56QD.

” Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are notorious robbers who specialize in robbing unsuspecting passengers of their personal belongings while in transit on a tricycle. Similarly, efforts are ongoing to arrest the other fleeing suspect and to discover other associates of the syndicate.” The release further assured.

” CP Olufemi Abaniwonda reassures the steadfastness and commitment to uphold law and order in Delta State. and appeals to the public to be law-abiding and live within the ambit of the law.