Police kill three suspected robbers in Ogun

Three suspected armed robbers were shot dead by the police in Ogun on Saturday at Fidiwo area on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Police say the suspects were shot dead while trying to attack a popular bush meat seller at Owode-Egba.

Abimbola Oyeyemi, the state police spokesperson, said the Divisional Police Officer got a tip-off that the suspects were attacking the bush meat seller.

He said that, on getting to the scene, the suspects engaged the policemen in a shootout for about 30 minutes.

Abimbola said three members of the gang were killed, while others managed to escaped to a nearby bush with gunshot injuries.

He said, “Three types of guns, one live cartridge, a wristwatch belonging to the victim of the attack, and N10,220 were recovered from the suspects.

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“The state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, who commended the men for their gallantry display and quick response, has ordered for a serious manhunt of the fleeing members of the gang.

“He also appealed to members of the public, especially hospitals, traditional healers and other health officials to report to the police if anybody with gunshot injuries is seen around their area.”