The Federal Capital Territory Police Command reportedly subdued an armed robbery gang in Kabusa community around 4:40am, on Saturday.
It was gathered that the police arrived at ECWA 2 area, Kabusa Village, scene of the robbery operation, shortly after a distress call by the residents.
According to the police, a Barreta Pistol with one round of 9mm live ammunition, two axes, one mobile phone and one silver whistle were recovered from the crime scene.
It was learnt that the police operatives worked in concert with the locals.
The men of the underworld reportedly opened fire on the police at the scene.
One of the armed robbers was said to have been felled while others fled the scene with bullet wounds.
The shot robber was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Two residents of the community were reported to have been injured by the hoodlums. It was learnt that the duo had been treated and discharged.
Feelers from the police revealed that efforts were on to arrest the criminal elements.
The Commissioner of Police in the command, Sadiq Abubakar, applauded the residents of the community for their support to the police.
