The Imo State division of the Nigeria Police Force on Thursday killed a suspected Point of Service (POS) armed robber, who robbed a POS operator in Egbu, Owerri North Local Government of the state.
In a statement released by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Mike Abattam revealed that operatives of the command mobilised and tracked the robbers after they received a distress call about the robbery.
The statement read: “Sequel to reports that some POS operators are being robbed in some areas within the state, the commissioner of police immediately drafted the command’s tactical teams to these areas for an undercover operation to detect and arrest the hoodlums committing the crimes.
“After series of discrete information gathering, luck ran against the hoodlums today the 21/7/2021 at about 1600 hours, when the teams received a distress call, that hoodlums using two power bikes were seen robbing POS operators at Egbu in Owerri North LGA of Imo State.
“The command’s tactical teams immediately raced to the scene. On sighting the police, the hoodlums sped off with their power bikes shooting at them. The police retaliated, giving them a hot chase and in the process, one of the hoodlums was gunned down while others escaped with bullet wounds.”
Items recovered during the operation include a black power bike with registration number IMO, AFR 387 OJ, a locally made double barrel pistol with seven (7) rounds of live cartridges.
Abattam disclosed that the command’s tactical teams are putting plans together to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects.
He added that CP Abutu Yaro has commended the men for their gallantry while urging them to sustain the tempo.
Yaro, who also thanked Imo residents for their support in the fight against violent crimes, also assured them of the command’s commitment to ensuring a crime-free Imo State.
