Luck ran against a suspected member of a terror gang who attempted to escape after he was nabbed by the police in Warri Delta State.
The 58-year-old suspect, who was smoked out of a criminal hideout had led operatives to where his other gang members were hibernating.
But while approaching the place, the police team was attacked by the dreaded gang.
Delta State Public Relations Officer(PPRO) , DSP Bright Edafe,said in the course of exchange of fire, the suspect attempted to escape, but was fatally maimed.
Edafe in a statement on Sunday, stated that other members of the gang known as ‘Bobone’ escaped with injuries.
According to the statement, operatives of ‘A’ Division, Warri had received credible intelligence, “and stormed the hideout of a criminal gang located along stadium road Warri, arrested a 58 years old suspect and recovered one AK-47 rifle and three magazines.
“Upon interrogation, suspect confessed to be a member and armourer of the dreaded “bobone” armed robbery gang terrorizing Warri and environs.
“He also gave the police additional information on the location of the other gang members and later led the police to their hideout along Chevron Road where the team on approaching the hideout, came under serious attack by his gang members.
“But the suspect in an attempt to escape, was fatally maimed on his leg, thereby preventing his escape.
“His gang members escaped with gunshot injuries, while the suspect was taken to the hospital where he died while receiving treatment. Manhunt for the other gang members is ongoing.”
