Razaq Bamidele
Two suspected armed robbers were reportedly killed, in Delta State, with firearms and cartridges recovered from them.
The suspected bandits were said to have died in two separate operations which occurred at Orogun community and Ewherhe community Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that one of the deceased identified as Bobo Ononibe, 26, said to be the kingpin of a notorious kidnapping group, sustained gun shot injury in a gun duel with police operatives and later died in a hospital.
One locally made cut-to-size gun, three cartridges, one machete, one dagger and native charms among other fetish utems were said to have been recovered from his gang.
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The other dead suspect, according to report, was lynched by some members of Ewherhe community Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA, when allergedly caught with some stolen items.
DSP Bright Odafe the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed both reports in a release made available to journalists Tuesday.
The release reads, “On 13/01/2023 at about 16.45hrs, acting on a tip-off that some suspected notorious armed robbers who have been on the command’s wanted list over their involvement in a foiled robbery operation on 23/06/2022 in Orogun community, were seen gathered within the Unukpo-Orogun palm tree plantation.
“The DPO Orogun division in a proactive move to forestall another attack, mobilized and led police operatives to the area. As they were approaching the scene, the hoodlums opened fire on the Police which the police equally responded.
“The hoodlums fled due to the superior police fire power of the Police but during the ensuing gun duel, the gang leader, one Bobo Ononibe ‘m’ aged 26yrs of Ufuoma Street, Unukpo – Orogun community, Ughelli North LGA, sustained serious gunshot injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he was later certified dead by the doctor on duty.
“One locally made cut-to-size gun, three cartridges, one machete, one dagger, native charms among others were recovered. Efforts are on to arrest the fleeing members of the gang.
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“In another development, on 16/01/2023 at about 1125 hours, the DPO Agbarho Division received a distress call that some members of Ewherhe community Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA, caught a suspected armed robber along ewherhe/ovu road with one locally made cut-to-size double barrel gun and one live cartridge, some suspected stolen items which includes, one Iphone 11 pro-max, one hp laptop, one mp3 player and cash sum of N8,220 and that the suspect was being mobbed.
“The DPO detailed patrol teams to proceed, on getting to the scene, the mob escaped leaving the suspect badly beaten. Although the suspect was rescued and taken to the hospital, he died while receiving treatment. Investigation is ongoing.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta State Command, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, psc+ while applauding the gallantry of the operatives of Orogun division for their bravery, condemns jungle justice, and advised members of the public to desist from it.
“He noted that jungle justice is not the right thing to do, but to hand over suspects to the Police for diligent investigation and prosecution.”