ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Three persons have been reportedly killed in gun battle as Nigerian police and military foiled a 15-man bank robbery attempt at the First Bank PLC in Abaji, Abuja, on Thursday.Â
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that upon receiving a distress call around 5:00 PM, the FCT police, led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, swiftly mobilised and collaborated with the military to repel the simultaneous attacks on both the Abaji Divisional Police Headquarters and the bank.
The statement added that the armed robbers, who had attempted to breach the bank’s security using dynamites, were met with an intense gun duel as the security forces engaged them.
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Their onslaught forced the robbers to flee, with several sustaining bullet wounds.
Three suspects, identified as Usman (surname unknown, the alleged gang leader), Nuhu Musa, 41, and Muhammed Aminu, 25, were apprehended with grave injuries.
Tragically, one unidentified suspect was set ablaze by an angry mob at the scene after being neutralised by the security forces.
Amid the intense exchange of gunfire, one police operative and the gang leader were rushed to the hospital but were later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
Other injured individuals are currently receiving medical treatment, as search operation is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects who sustained bullet injuries during the confrontation.
CP Igweh commended the effectiveness of the combined operation and reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of FCT residents, emphasizing that their security is non-negotiable.
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