The police in Delta State have killed a suspected simply identified as Japheth after he suffered gun injuries in a gun duel that claimed his life while being taken to the hospital for medical attention along 74, Anwai-Illah road in Oshimili south local government area of the state.
A release by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Edafe Bright, disclosed that the police team was on routine patrol when they were attacked by the bandits.
According to the image maker, “Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad, while on surveillance patrol along 74, Anwai-Illah road Oshimili South LGA, were attacked by some armed hoodlums, the operatives quickly took cover and engaged the marauders in a serious gun battle thereby forcing them to a retreat.
“However, in the ensuing gun duel, one of the suspects later identified as Japhet (surname unknown), who has been on the Command’s wanted list for involvement in numerous attacks on Police personnel, and killing of innocent persons, sustained gunshot injuries, he was taken to the hospital where he gave up the ghost while receiving treatment.
“One locally fabricated beretta pistol with two [2] 9mm live ammunition and one Qlink motorcycle with reg no. WKP 270 QW abandoned by the other gang members were recovered” stressing that manhunt for the fleeing gang members is ongoing.
Similarly, the PPRO, said “a distress call was received from Dominion hotel’s and suit in Umunede, that a man was threatening their customers with a gun and sending them away, thereby constituting nuisance and disturbing the public peace within the vicinity.
“Consequently, Patrol team attached to Umunede Division were deployed to the scene where the suspect upon sighting the Police took to his heels, he was chased and the suspect named Precious Azuka was arrested, saying that one locally made cut-to-size gun was recovered from the him, “investigation is ongoing”, he said.
In another development, DSP Edafe, said the Command received information, that a suspect snatched a motorcycle along St Desmond road, Okpanam with a dagger.
“The Area Commander Asaba, detailed Police Operatives attached to the Area Command to investigate and ensure that the suspect is arrested and brought to book.
“Consequently, on 31/7/2022, the team embarked on an intelligence led investigation, trailed and arrested the suspect named Isaac Dantala, along Asaba-Onitsha Expressway and the motorcycle with reg no UDD 332 DH was recovered alongside the dagger” stressing that investigation is ongoing.
