Jigawa State Police Command has gunned down one suspected armed robber and arrested three others during foiled heists at Hadejia and Sule-Tankarkar.
The operations were confirmed by Jigawa State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, in a statement released to journalists on Friday in Dutse, the state capital.
“These breakthroughs underscore our continuous efforts to combat crimes and ensure public safety across the state,” SP Adam stated.
According to the PPRO, the first incident unfolded around 3:35 a.m. on Thursday at Fruska Table Water Company in Hadejia Local Government Area.
“A gang of about eight unidentified armed robbers stormed the facility, but officers from Hadejia ‘A’ Division arrived swiftly to confront them,” SP Adam stated.
He revealed that the robbers opened fire, sparking a fierce gun duel with the police responders.
“In the intense exchange, one suspect took a fatal gunshot wound while his accomplices scattered into the night,” he said.
Adam noted that “the injured robber was rushed to Hadejia General Hospital for treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries there.”
While detailing more on the incident, the Jigawa police spokesperson explained further that “from the scene, police recovered bows and arrows, cutlasses, and sticks — crude weapons that painted a picture of the gang’s desperate assault.”
The police spokesperson said, “Intensified manhunts are underway to hunt down the seven fleeing suspects and deliver justice.”