Police operatives in Ogun State have shot lifeless a suspected armed robber throughout a gun battle in the Ota space, whereas one other member of the gang escaped with bullet wounds.
The incident occurred on November 1 after police patrol groups had been deployed to Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota following studies of an ongoing theft operation.
In a press release revealed on the Nigeria Police Force’s official X account on Friday, the police stated the officers got here beneath fireplace instantly after arriving on the scene, resulting in an trade of gunshots with the suspected robbers.
The assertion stated one of many suspects was killed throughout the confrontation, whereas his accomplices fled with gunshot accidents.
Police operatives recovered a regionally manufactured pistol, two dwell cartridges, seven spent cartridges and two autos, recognized as a Nissan Almera and a Toyota Camry.
Other gadgets recovered from the deceased suspect included a Tecno cell phone, three passport images, an MTN SIM pack, N4,000 in money and two National Identification Number, NIN, playing cards, alongside home items 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.
