….Recovers One Ak-47 Rifle and Three Magazines
Delta State Police,’ A’ Division Warri acting on credible intelligence on Friday, 23rd June 2023 led DPO to storm the hideout of a criminal gang located along stadium road Warri, arrested a 58yr old suspect, and recovered one AK-47 rifle and three magazines.
According to a press release on Sunday, 25th June 2023 signed by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, said that upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being 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.
