Suspected armed robber shot dead after gun battle with Police officers – Crime Channels
Suspected armed robber shot dead after gun battle with Police officers
A suspected armed robber, who had been allegedly causing fear among residents along the Nkwo Enugwu-Ukwu Road in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, was killed in a confrontation with security forces.
The incident, which occurred during a shootout, was confirmed by Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state, in a statement released on Saturday.
According to Ikenga, a joint security task force, acting on reliable intelligence, intercepted and confronted the gang members, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.
The swift response by the operatives resulted in the neutralisation of the suspect, halting the criminal activities of the notorious gang in the area.
Ikenga said: “Joint security operatives comprising of Police and Anambra vigilantes on 22/11/024 by 10:30am neutralised a member of an armed robbery gang operating along Nkwo Enugu Ukwu Road and recovered one Ak-47 rifle, two magazines and five rounds of live ammunition.
“The joint security forces responded swiftly and acted on credible information about the planned activities of the notorious gang in the area.
“The operatives engaged the criminals and subdued them in a gun duel, while some of the gang members escaped with bullet wounds. The operatives have further sustained security dominance in the area and activated an onslaught of operations against the fleeing gang members.
“To this end, the Command urges residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in their area. You can call the Command Control Room at *07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer at 08039334002.”
