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One dies in Delta govt house robbery attack

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8 years ago

August 5, 2016

At least one person was reportedly killed after suspected armed robbers attacked Delta state government house annexe, Warri on Thursday.

This was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Delta state governor, Charles Aniagwu.

“It was actually a group of armed robbers who were chasing a driver from the government house annex that went to the bank. They pursued him as he was driving back. He rammed into the government house gates and ran out of the car.

“They started shooting at the vehicle. Unfortunately, we lost him and I heard they have apprehended three of the suspects,’’ Mr. Aniagwu said.

According to NAN, Police Public Relations Officer in Delta, Celestina Kalu, a superintendent of police, who confirmed the incident said that she was yet to get enough details.

The Divisional Police Official, B Division, Warri, Anietie Eyoh, a superintendent of police, said his men were on the trail of the fleeing robbers.

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