Two Robbery Suspects Killed In Delta -Police

Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of two robbery suspects in the state.

The command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Warri, said that the deceased were neutralised from the bullets shot by their gang members.

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Edafe said the incident occurred at Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, explaining that the deceased were leading the police surveillance team attached to the Ekpan Division to their hideout when they were caught during a shoot out.

 

“The suspects were arrested at Effurun roundabout with a bag containing 57 live cartridges and other items.

“They were leading the surveillance team to their hideout at Warri/Sapele road when their gang members, on sighting the vehicle of the police team, engaged them in a shootout.

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“During the gun duel, the arrested suspects that were leading the police team were fatally wounded by the gun shot of their colleagues.

“The two injured suspects were taken to the hospital and later died while receiving treatment,” he said.

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