Men of the Imo State Police Command have reportedly killed two bandits during a crossfire in Njaba Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Saturday.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Abutu Yaro, confirmed this in a statement signed by the Command’s Spokesman, CSP Mike Abattam.
The statement read that one AK47 riffle and an operational vehicle were recovered from the bandits during the gun duel.
“On July 31 at about 1:20am, a convoy of bandits moving towards Njaba town to launch an attack were intercepted by Operation Restore Peace team of the Nigeria Police.
“In the ensuing fire fight, one of their operational vehicles was demobilised and two of them neutralised. The remaining ones scampered into the bush.
“On searching the vehicle, one Ak 47 rifle was recovered with 10 rounds of live ammunition and a locally made double barrel pistol with two expended cartridges.
“They detonated an Improvised Explosive Devices into the parking lots of a nearby Njaba Police Station causing minimal damage.
“Meanwhile, cordon and pursuant exercise is ongoing in the area. Members of the public residing in the area should not panic as the ongoing Police clearance operation is designed to root out violent criminals in that axis.
“Residents should avail the Police with information on persons seen treating bullet wounds or hiding within the community.”
