The Delta police command says its operatives killed one Bobo Ononibe, a suspected leader of a notorious armed robbers gang in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bright
January 17, 2023 2:28 PM
“On 13/01/2023 at about 1645hrs, 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, mobilised and led police operatives to the area,” the statement reads.
The police spokesperson added that another suspected armed robber was killed by a mob on Monday for stealing cash and electronic gadgets in Ughelli LGA of the state.
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