Two armed robbery suspects were shot dead
yesterday by a combined team of army and
police personnel in Aba - following a gun duel
between the armed robbers and security
agencies in Abia State.
It was gathered that a gang of suspected armed
robbers had, yesterday, morning snatched a
Toyota SUV with registration number, EPE 568 EM
from David Ogbole and drove towards the city
centre.
On getting to the Railway Crossing, between
Eziukwu/Factory and Aba-Owerri road, the
hoodlums were accosted by the policemen, who
were later joined by some soldiers.
The men of the under world opened fire on the
police and in the ensuing gun duel that lasted
for over 30 minutes, two of the hoodlums were
reportedly killed on the spot, while two others
were arrested. Others escaped.
The incident, according to a witness, caused
gridlock on the ever-busy Aba-Owerri Road, as
motorists abandoned their vehicles and
scampered for safety. It took over one hour for
free flow of traffic to be restored.
Sources at the Aba Area Command said two
vehicles used by the hoodlums were recovered by
the police, with the help of soldiers. Also
recovered from the gang was a locally made
pistol with a cartridge.
It was gathered that one of the gang members
was thereafter arrested where he was receiving
treatment for the gunshot injury sustained on
his right hand.
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