The Lagos State Police Command operatives have neutralised two suspected armed robbers and arrested another during a gun duel at Ijora-Badia.
The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed while briefing journalists at the command headquarters, Ikeja, on Wednesday that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 10:00 p.m.
Tijani said operatives of the command’s anti-kidnapping unit, acting on actionable intelligence, traced a suspected armed robbery gang to its hideout along Gasikia Road, Ijora-Badia.
He said the suspects allegedly opened fire on the police operatives after sighting them, resulting in a gun duel during which two of the suspects were neutralised.
According to him, another suspect escaped from the scene, while a 26-year-old suspect was arrested.
The CP said the operation led to the recovery of two Beretta pistols and four rounds of live 9mm ammunition.
Tijani said preliminary investigation indicated that the gang was preparing to embark on a robbery operation before the police intervention.
“The suspect is still with us and is still giving useful information as to what they have been doing.
“The suspect had allegedly confessed to participating in several robbery operations within the state,” he said.
The commissioner, however, said the command was still investigating the claims to establish the suspect’s level of involvement in previous robbery incidents.
Tijani said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and recover additional weapons allegedly used by the gang.
