By Daniel Tyokua
The FCT Police Command said it operatives have launched manhunt for fleeing suspected robbers who attempted to carry out robbery in Apo Resettlement.
A statement by the command spokesman Josephine Adeh on Tuesday, said during the operation, three persons were rescued with varying degrees of injuries inflicted by the attackers.
It said a distress call received from a commercial motorcycle rider in Apo Resettlement, reporting heavy gunfire in the area, the Divisional Police Officer of Apo Division, Uchenna Igwebuike, immediately mobilized his Ambush and Surveillance Teams to the scene.
According to the statement, “The attackers engaged the police team in a fierce gun battle. In a swift tactical response, a reinforcement team led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Isyaku Sharu, arrived at the scene. The operatives responded with superior firepower, forcing the assailants to flee into the surrounding hills.
“A joint manhunt operation involving Police operatives and local vigilantes is currently ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects”
“All injured persons were immediately evacuated to Sahad Hospital, Apo Resettlement, for emergency medical care. Sadly, one of the victims later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by medical personnel. His remains have been deposited in the hospital morgue”
The Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and assured residents that the Command remains fully committed to protecting lives and property across the Territory.
The statement said a light green Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA 620 AU, belonging to one of the victims, was recovered at the scene.
