armed robbers
2 Sep
The Plateau State Police Command has neutralised one suspected armed robber and is currently on the trail of his fleeing accomplices. The incident occurred when a patrol team from the Department of Operations (DOPS) encountered a roadblock mounted by the suspects in Bokkos, Bokkos Local Government Area of the State. According to a statement by…
10 Jun
The Special Squad of the Delta State Police Command deployed to Ughelli has arrested three suspected armed robbers with one Beretta pistol and one locally made cut-to-size gun in Sapele town.
8 Mar
Katsina State Police Command has said it rescued 72 kidnap victims and recovered 562 domestic animals from suspected terrorists in February 2024.
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There was pandemonium, yesterday, when four suspected armed robbers rammed traders at Bishop Okoye Street, Mile 3 Diobu, Port Harcourt City Local Council of Rivers State.
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A member of a five-man armed robbery gang met his waterloo yesterday, following an unsuccessful operation at Ada-George Road/Rumukokwu, in Nkpolu Oroworujwo community, Port Harcourt City Local Council of Rivers State.
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