By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
OPERATIVES of Delta State Police Command have killed six criminal suspects and recover four cut-to-size locally made guns and cartridges in Warri and Asaba.
This was contained in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Bright Edafe and made available to Stonix News on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Five of the suspects were killed on Friday, July 1 in a robbery act along Igbudu Market/Old Welfare in Warri, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State by operatives attached to ‘B’ Division Warri surveillance team.
While the other suspect was killed along Issele-Asagba in Aniocha South LGA of the state by operatives of the Command Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Also, two locally-made cut-to-size single barrel guns, nine rounds of expended cartridges, five rounds of live cartridges a dagger, One cut-to-size english double barrel, a locally made pistol, and a big iron cutter were recovered from the suspects.
The statement narrated that operatives that acted in the two incidents acted in response to distress calls received in the areas.
It also asserted that none of the suspects that were kiled died without engaging the police in a gun battle.
“Operatives attached to ‘B’ Division Warri surveillance team while on Aberdeen patrol along lower Erejuwa Street in Warri, received a distress call, that suspected armed robbery gang were terrorizing Igbudu market/old welfare.
“The teams acting on this distress, moved to the scene where the hoodlums on sighting the police took to their heels, and the team went after them. Somewhere around old welfare road, the hoodlums went into a gun duel with the Operatives, but could not withstand the superior firepower of the police.
“During the gun duel, five of the hoodlums sustained serious gunshot injuries while, two (2) locally made cut-to-size single barrel guns, three (3) rounds of expended cartridges, three (3) rounds of live cartridges and one dagger were recovered from them. The injured suspects gave up the ghost while they were being taken to the hospital. Investigation in ongoing.
Following series of complaints from members of the public, about the activities of some hoodlums who attack innocent residents in Asaba, especially around Ezenie axis, DLA, Summit Road, and other areas within the Asaba metropolis, rob them of their phones, money, and other belongings.
“The Commissioner of Police detailed some tactical teams on a round the clock patrol within Asaba and its environs, with a view to arresting those perpetrating the act.
“On 30/6/2022 at about 0230hrs, operatives of the Command Rapid Response Squad (RRS) while on visibility patrol along Ezenei Street Asaba, sighted four suspicious looking young men in a parked mini bus without registration number.
“When the team advanced towards them to find out their identity, they zoomed off towards Asaba-Benin Expressway.
“The operatives gave them a tireless chase till they got to Issele-Asagba in Aniocha South LGA. The team while trying to double cross the vehicle were faced with stiff resistance from the hoodlums, who ran into the Police van, abandoned the vehicle fled into adjoining bush while firing at the policemen.
“This confirmed the suspicion of the operatives, they followed them into the bush while exchanging gunshot. Consequently, one of the suspect sustained gunshot injury while others escaped with bullet wounds.
“One cut-to-size english double barrel, one locally made pistol, six (6) expended cartridges, two (2) live cartridges and a big iron cutter were recovered.
“The injured suspect was taken to Agbor General Hospital, where he died while receiving treatment.
“Effort is on top gear arrest the other fleeing members of the gang while Investigation is ongoing,” the statement reads.
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