The Public Relations Officer, Delta State Police Command, DSP Vibrant Edafe, on Monday confirmed the demise of a suspected armed robber following a gun duel between some criminals and police operatives.
In a press release launched in Benin, Edafe mentioned, “Following complaints of home to deal with theft in Asaba and different components of the metro, The CP Delta CP, Abaniwonda Olufemi, issued a agency warning to space Commander and DPOs within the metro to go all out for these criminals.
“Operatives from Delta Hawk in a mixed effort with Policemen hooked up to opkanam Division responded to a misery name about an armed theft operation at Marble Hill Junction.
“The armed robbers on sighting the police opened fireplace on the group, the group responded throughout which one of many suspects was fatally injured whereas others escaped.
“The injured suspect was taken to the hospital the place he later died whereas receiving remedy.”
The police spokesman assured Deltans that the police would proceed to go after criminals, to make sure that the individuals sleep with each eyes closed.