By Daniel Tyokua
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it has subdued an armed robbery incident in the Kabusa area of the territory and recovered live ammunition.
In a statement issued yesterday, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said the prompt intervention of the police follows a distress call to the Kabusa Police Division about an armed robbery incident in the ECWA 2 community of the Village.
It said on receipt of the report, the police operatives mobilized to the scene in collaboration with the locals, and the hoodlums, on sighting the police team, opened fire at them, and a gun duel ensued.
However, the superior gunfire of the police led to one of the armed robbers being neutralized, while others scrambled with bullet wounds, fleeing the area.
According to the statement, efforts are being made to arrest the fleeing cohorts.
The statement explained that two residents were injured by the hoodlums and were immediately taken to the hospital upon arrival at the area, where they were treated and discharged.
One of the robbers was equally confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.
The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Sadiq Abubakar, applauded the residents for their prompt notification and support to the police.
Some of the exhibits recovered from the scene include one (1) Barreta Pistol, one (1) round of 9mm live ammunition, two (2) axes, one (1) mobile phone, and one (1) silver whistle.
