3 robbery suspects gunned down, others escape in shootout with police

A gun duel between suspected armed robbers and men of the Ogun State Police Command has claimed the lives of three of the criminals.

Reports say the gun battle took place when the robbers attacked a popular spot where bush meat is being sold at Owode-Egba, in the Fidiwo area on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Three of the robbers were shot dead after policemen stormed the spot moments after they received a distress call of the attack on the popular spot.

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The shooting of the three suspects was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who also revealed that other gang members escaped into a nearby bush with gunshot wounds after the gun duel which lasted for 30 minutes.

Oyeyemi said, “Three types of guns, one live cartridge, a wristwatch belonging to the victim of the attack, and N10,220 were recovered from the suspects.

“The state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, who commended the men for their gallantry display and quick response, has ordered for a serious manhunt of the fleeing members of the gang.

“He also appealed to members of the public, especially hospitals, traditional healers and other health officials to report to the police if anybody with gunshot injuries is seen around their area.”

 

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