Police:Two armed robbers killed in Yenagoa

The Police in Bayelsa on Thursday killed two armed robbers in Opolo Area of Yenagoa, the state capital.

The Spokesman of Bayelsa Police Command, Mr. Asinim Butswat, disclosed this to journalists at a press briefing on Friday.

Butswat said a three-man armed gang had besieged a supermarket at Opolo in Yenagoa local government area, firing warning shots but residents alerted the police.

However, a resident of the area, Mr. Emmanuel James, said the crowd dared the gang firearms.

“The people were determined and very courageous, by their sheer numbers, they gave the robbers a good chase and soon afterwards the police arrived and two out of the three robbers were brought down.

“This really showed that with determination, the majority can really put a stop to the crimes perpetrated by the minority amongst us, be it in politics, social and economic sectors.

“It was the triumph of the power of the people, if we can follow this path, we shall achieve our dreams as people,” James said.

The police spokesman added that two armed robbers died at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, of gunshot injuries.

“On Thursday 9th March, 2017 at about 3:30 p.m., three young men armed with locally made pistols, attacked Ankos Supermarket at Opolo, Yenagoa, and carted away the sum N105,000.

“The Special Anti -Robbery Squad (SARS) swiftly responded to the distress call and the armed robbers engaged the policemen in a gun duel.

“Consequently, one of the suspects escaped, while the other suspects sustained gunshot injuries. They were arrested and taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, for treatment where they were confirmed dead.”