The Imo State Police Command says its operatives killed two
bandits in a crossfire in Njaba Local Government Area on Saturday.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Abutu Yaro, confirmed this in
a statement signed by the command’s spokesman, CSP Mike Abattam, in Owerri, the
state capital.
He said one AK-47 rifle and an operational vehicle were
recovered from the bandits during the gun duel.
“On 31/7/2021 at about 0120 hours, a convoy of bandits
moving towards Njaba town to launch an attack were intercepted by Operation
Restore Peace team of the Nigeria Police.
“In the ensuing firefight, one of their operational
vehicle’s was demobilised and two of them neutralised, and the remaining ones
scampered into the bush.
“On searching the vehicle, one Ak 47 rifle was recovered
with 10 rounds of live ammunition and a locally made double barrel pistol with
two expended cartridges.
“They detonated an Improvised Explosive Device into the
parking lots of a nearby Njaba Police Station causing minimal damage,” the
statement read.
“Meanwhile, cordon and pursuant exercise is ongoing in the
area and members of the public residing in the area should not panic as the
ongoing Police clearance operation is designed to root out violent criminals in
that axis.
“Residents should avail Police with information of persons
seen treating bullet wounds or hiding within the community.“
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