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Police Kill Suspected Armed Robber, Recover Tricycle, Arms

Rita Enemuru, Reporting

OPERATIVES of Delta State Police Command on Monday killed a suspected armed robber during a robbery incident at Play Learn Academy School, Okpanam Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The Police Public Relations Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Bright Edafe said that the suspect, who was injured during a shootout with Delta Hawk Team and Okpanam operatives, died in a hospital in a statement made available to Stonix News.

According to the statement, the operatives went on a raid at Redeem Road, Okpanam town following incessant complaints of robbery incidents.

An English Pump Action gun and a cut-to-size single barrel gun with three cartridges were recovered from the suspect and his accomplices who unfortunately fled during the gun duel.

In another incident, operatives of the Orerokpe Police Division arrested two suspected armed robbers who pushed a lady from a moving keke (tricycle) and made away with her belongings at Okudiete Community in Okpe Local Government Area.

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It was stated that the operatives arrested the suspects after the incident was reported by the lady on March 01, 2024.

After the report, the operatives swung into action and though one of the suspects escaped, two were arrested and all the items robbed from the victim were recovered from the robbers including a tricycle with REG NO: ASB56QD.

The State’s Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda while assuring Deltans of the force’s commitment to enforcing law and order in the state, appealed to them to always provide information that will help curb crimes in the state.

He advised Deltans to reach out to the police through the Control Room numbers: 08036684974; 08125958005; 09053872287 and that callers may opt to remain anonymous.

CP Olufemi Abaniwonda reassures his commitment to leave no room for criminality to grow or thrive in Delta State and affirms the Command’s resolve to pursue and prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law.

The statement read in part thus: “Following complaints on the robbery incidents at Redeem Road, Okpanam town, and other parts of the State, the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Abaniwonda Olufemi issued a firm warning to the DPOS and Area commander in Asaba on the need to step up and nip this ugly trend in the bud.

“In line with this directive, on 04/03/24 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.

“In another incident, on 01/03/2024 at about 1950hrs, following information from a lady (name withheld), a female resident who reported that at about 1915hrs of the same date, while she boarded a tricycle (Keke) from PTI Junction to Orerokpe Community with two other passengers including the driver, that while approaching Okudiete Community in Okpe LGA, the three boys suddenly attacked and pushed her out of the moving tricycle, making away with her phone, handbag containing money and other valuables.

“The victim immediately boarded another tricycle and reported the incident to the Orerokpe Police Division. Upon receipt of the report, the DPO Orerokpe CSP Paul Oboware deployed his Visibility Patrol Team on a stop and search duty at Oha Junction. Sequel to the tip-off, the patrol team swiftly gave the robbers a hurt chase and succeeded in arresting two of the suspects.

“Meanwhile, one of the hoodlums escaped through the bush, and all items robbed from the victim were recovered from the robbers including a tricycle with REG NO: ASB56QD.

“CP Olufemi Abaniwonda reassures the steadfastness and commitment to uphold law and order in Delta State. He further appeals to the public to be law-abiding and live within the ambit of the law, urging that anyone with information on crime can always reach out through the CONTROL ROOM numbers: 08036684974; 08125958005; 09053872287, that callers may opt to remain anonymous. He noted that while the police command has the responsibility to ensure the safety of lives and properties, the citizens in turn have the responsibility of helping the police achieve their mandate by reaching out to the police.”

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