Police kill suspected robber in Ogun

Police operatives in Ogun State have shot lifeless a suspected armed robber throughout a gun battle within the Ota space, whereas one other member of the gang escaped with bullet wounds.

The incident occurred on November 1 after police patrol groups have been deployed to Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota following reviews of an ongoing theft operation.

In a press release printed on the Nigeria Police Force’s official X account on Friday, the police stated the officers got here underneath hearth instantly after arriving on the scene, resulting in an alternate of gunshots with the suspected robbers.

The assertion stated one of many suspects was killed throughout the confrontation, whereas his confederate fled with gunshot accidents.

Police operatives recovered a domestically manufactured pistol, two stay cartridges, seven spent cartridges and two automobiles, recognized as a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry.

Other gadgets recovered from the deceased suspect included a Tecno cell phone, three passport pictures, an MTN SIM pack, N4,000 in money and two National Identification Number, NIN, playing cards, alongside home goods suspected to have been stolen.

The command stated the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for additional investigation.