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GUNMEN ATTACK POLICE STATION IN EDO, CART AWAY WEAPONS

Suspected armed robbers attacked the divisional police headquarters at Igueben, Edo State, and carted away arms and ammunition.


The armed men also injured two police officers during the attack.


The two police officers, one inspector of police and a corporal, were said to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.


However, during the gun duel, one of the suspected armed robbers was shot dead.


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Report says the assailants invaded the police station at about 8 p.m on Monday, threw an object believed to be explosive into the station before gaining access.


Following the explosion, the armed men entered the station and headed for the armoury where the arms and ammunition were stolen.


The Police Public Relations Officer in Edo State, Chidi Nwabuzor,who confirmed the incident, said the officers were wounded.


PPRO Nwabuzor said, “On November 9, 2020 at about 19.30hrs, hoodlums suspected to be armed robbers invaded the police station at Igueben. Immediately, the police personnel mobilised to repel them.


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“During the gun duel, one of the suspected armed robbers was shot dead, two policemen were wounded and they were taken to the hospital. One motorcycle, suspected to belonging to the robbers was confiscated by the police. No police officer was killed in the attack."


He assured residents of the area that the force would arrest and make the culprits face the wrath of the law.


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