The Benue State Police Command has killed three suspected robbers during a gun duel at Afia in the Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement issued late Sunday, the State Command spokesperson, Catherine Anene, said that the officers from Ukum, who responded to a distress call, engaged the suspected robbers in a gun battle.
Anene said, “On the 14/10/2022 at about 0230hrs, a distress call was received from Afia, Ukum Local Government Area, that armed robbers were robbing within the area.
“A patrol team was deployed to the area swiftly. On reaching the scene, the robbers engaged the police in a gun duel.
“Three suspects sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital where they were confirmed dead while other suspects escaped with wounds.
The PPRO listed items recovered from the suspects to include one locally made pistol loaded with five rounds of live ammunition, a machete, and some items suspected to be charms.
While stating that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing gang members, the PPRO said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Wale Abass, commended the efforts of community members to assist the police in operation and assured them of quick response to distress calls.
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