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Police foil robbery in Abuja, kill one suspect
Police foil robbery in Abuja, kill one suspect
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have foiled a robbery attempt and killed one suspected robber during a gun duel in Giri Village, behind the University of Abuja Staff Quarters.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 3:20 a.m. when armed robbers invaded the area.
In a swift response, police patrol teams from Tungan Maje Division, in collaboration with members of the Civilian JTF and vigilantes, were mobilised to the scene and engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle.
One of the suspects sustained bullet injuries and was rushed to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty, while others escaped.
Items recovered from the scene include a POS machine, four mobile phones and a cutlass.
The sources said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
Police foil robbery in Abuja, kill one suspect