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Policeman killed 2  injured in bullion van attack in Delta  

Policeman killed 2  injured in bullion van attack in Delta  

 

°° CP  declares  manhunt for culprits

Policeman killed 2  injured in bullion van attack in Delta  

 

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed that a policeman was shot dead while two others were injured during the bullion van attack by armed robbers in Delta State.

Armed bandit had ambushed a bullion van going from  Agbor to Asaba  at Utulu /

Ubulu-Okiti, along Benin -Asaba Expressway.

 

Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ali Mohammed, has ordered a manhunt for the fleeing bandits who he said must be brought to book.

 

According to acting Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Edafe, Bright: “A bullion van conveying money for a new generation bank was ambushed.  In the ensuing gun duel, three  Policemen were injured and were

rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Asaba, but AP/No. 199518 Inspector Ogar Sunday, was certified dead by the doctor on duty while

the remaining two were treated and discharged.

“Two of the bandits were fatally injured but were taken away by their gang members. An unspecified amount of money was reportedly carted away. However, the incident is under investigation to unmask those behind the dastardly act and to ascertain the amount that was carted away. Further development will be communicated. Meanwhile, a manhunt for the bandits is ongoing to bring them to justice “.

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