Police operatives in Ogun State have shot useless a suspected armed robber throughout a gun battle in the Ota space, whereas one other member of the gang escaped with bullet wounds.
The incident occurred on November 1 after police patrol groups have been deployed to Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota following experiences of an ongoing theft operation.
In an announcement printed on the Nigeria Police Force’s official X account on Friday, the police mentioned the officers got here beneath hearth instantly after arriving on the scene, resulting in an change of gunshots with the suspected robbers.
The assertion mentioned one of many suspects was killed throughout the confrontation, whereas his confederate fled with gunshot accidents.
Police operatives recovered a regionally manufactured pistol, two dwell cartridges, seven spent cartridges and two automobiles, recognized as a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry.
Other objects recovered from the deceased suspect included a Tecno cell phone, three passport pictures, an MTN SIM pack, N4,000 in money and two National Identification Number, NIN, playing cards, alongside home items suspected to have been stolen.
The command mentioned the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for additional investigation.
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