A police officer and a robbery suspect were killed as a joint team of police and the military has foiled a robbery at a First Bank branch in Abaji on Thursday June 13 around 5: 00 PM.
The security forces took on the robbers in an intense gun duel, forcing them to flee with injuries.
Three suspects, including one Usman who is the gang leader, Neha Musa, 41 ‘m’ of Kogi State; and Muhammed Aminu, 25 ‘m’ of Abaji had been arrested.
A yet-to-be-identified suspect was set ablaze by an irate mob at the scene after security forces neutralised them.
FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh on Friday said the robbers were about 15 who attacked with dynamites in attempt to rob the bank.
“One police operative and the gang leader hit by bullet during the gun duel were rushed to the hospital and the doctor on duty confirmed them dead, while others are still receiving treatment.
“While search operation is ongoing to apprehend fleeing suspects with bullet injuries, the commissioner of police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, lauds the effectiveness of the combined operation and reaffirms the command’s unflinching commitment to ensuring that FCT remains inhabitable for criminals, noting that the safety of the residents of FCT is non-negotiable”.
