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From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa
The Bayelsa State Police Command at the weekend killed two robbery suspects in Yenagoa, the state capital.
It was gathered that a three-man robbery gang had attacked Ankos Supermarket in Opolo just before the Special Anti-Robbery Squad arrived. The police team immediately engaged the robbers in a gunfight. Two badly-injured robbers were arrested, while the third suspect escaped with bullet wounds.
The two injured suspects were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, but died on the way.
The Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO), Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident, said the police were on the trail of the suspect that escaped.
Butswat said: “Three young men, armed with locally-made pistols, attacked Ankos Supermarket in Opolo, Yenagoa, and carted away the sum of N105,000.
“The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) swiftly responded to the distress call and the armed robbers engaged the policemen in a gun duel.
“Consequently, one of the suspects escaped, while the other suspects sustained gunshot injuries. They were arrested and taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where they were confirmed dead. Their corpses were deposited for autopsy. Two locally-made revolver pistols, with three live .9mm ammunition, one purse containing N10,500 and an earring were recovered from the deceased suspects.
“Manhunt has been intensified to arrest the fleeing suspect. Investigation is ongoing.”
