Six suspected armed robbers have died following a fierce gun battle with operatives of the Delta State Police Command.
Two other suspects sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital.
The incident, which occurred on July 9, 2025, around 8:35 AM, saw police recover four locally-made guns and 19 rounds of live ammunition from the suspect.
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According to a statement from Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, police operatives conducted a sting operation along the Patani-Ughelli expressway, near the Unenurhie axis in Ughelli North Local Government Area.
The raid targeted the hideout of several suspects, including Solomon Danisco aka Picolo, Nelson Jacob, Oruma Saturday, Olise Jude, Precious Urhobowin, and Whisky Rufus, aka Asawana, a native of Ewu community.
“During the operation, the suspects, heavily armed, engaged the operatives in a fierce gun duel during which the suspects and their gang members sustained serious gunshot injuries.
“They were taken to the hospital, where six of them were confirmed dead while two others are still receiving treatment. Exhibits recovered includes four locally-made guns and 19 rounds of live cartridges.”
