A notorious armed robber and gang leader has met his end at the hands of security operatives in Delta state. It was gathered that the dead criminal specialised in killing police officers and stealing their guns.
The armed robber who allegedly confessed to have stolen an AK 47 riffle from the house of the Deputy governor of the Delta state and also killed some police officers recently – engaged CSP Eyoh and his men who trailed him from Asaba, in a shootout.
Soldiers from 3 Battalion in Effurun, Warri – also gave the police some back-up as they engaged the armed robbers who fled before their gang leader was caught alive.
One AK 47 riffle was recovered and the armed robber who attempted to escape from the police division in Warri was gunned down early this morning, according to police report.
The DPO C Division Asaba, CSP Eyoh who was a former DPO at B Division Warri, said that efforts are being made to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and he will not rest until all those responsible for killing police and robbing citizens are dealt with.