Two bandits killed as police repel attack in Imo

The Imo state police command says its officers repelled an attack by bandits at Njaba LGA on Saturday.

Mike Abattam, the command spokesman in a statement on Saturday, said two bandits were killed in a crossfire during the attack.

According to NAN, he said one AK-47 rifle and an operational vehicle were recovered from the bandits during the gun duel.

“On 31/7/2021 at about 0120 hours, a convoy of bandits moving towards Njaba town to launch an attack were intercepted by Operation Restore Peace team of the Nigeria Police,” he said.

“In the ensuing fire fight, one of their operational vehicle’s was demobilised and two of them neutralised, and the remaining ones scampered into the bush.

“On searching the vehicle, one Ak 47 rifle was recovered with 10 rounds of live ammunition and a locally made double barrel pistol with two expended cartridges.

“They detonated an Improvised Explosive Devices into the parking lots of a nearby Njaba Police Station causing minimal damage.”

Abattam said the police are combing the area to fish out criminals and asked residents to provide the officers with information on those treating bullet wounds.

“Cordon and pursuant exercise is ongoing in the area and members of the public residing in the area should not panic as the ongoing Police clearance operation is designed to root out violent criminals in that axis,” he said.

“Residents should avail Police with information of persons seen treating bullet wounds or hiding within the community.”