—-Recovers cut-to-size Guns and Cartridges
A suspected Armed Robbery Gang leader on the list of the Delta Police command has been killed by the Police during a gun duel at Orogun community,Delta State .
A Statement by the Police Public Relations Officer ,Delta State Command DSP Bright Edafe disclosed that the DPO Orogun Police Division was given 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 within Unukpo – Orogun palm tree plantation .
According to DSP Edafe the DPO in a proactive move to forestall another attack, mobilized and led police operatives to the area.
He said as they were approaching the scene, the hoodlums opened fire on the Police which the police equally responded.
He added that the hoodlums took to flight 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 and he was taken to the hospital where he was later certified dead by the doctor on duty.
PPRO further Disclosed that One locally made cut-to-size gun, three (03) cartridges, one machete, one dagger, native charms among others were recovered, stressing that efforts are on to arrest the fleeing members of the gang.
Edafe revealed that 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 eight thousand two hundred and twenty naira (#8,220) and that the suspect was being mobbed.
He added that the DPO detailed patrol team to proceed, on getting to the scene, the mob escaped leaving the suspect badly beaten.
He said Although the suspect was rescued and taken to the hospital, he died while receiving treatment.
Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police Delta State Command, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, 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.
