The Kaduna State Police Command said it has foiled a robbery attack in Kaduna metropolis and recovered ammunition and the vehicle used by the robbers.
This is disclosed in a statement by the Kaduna police spokesman, ASP Mohammed Jalige, on Monday
He said the command had on Sunday received a distress call through Divisional Police Officer Tudun Wada, Kaduna that unknown armed men invaded Jada road Tudun Wada, Kaduna.
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“In view of the report, police patrol team were immediately dispatched to the area. The hoodlums on sighting the police patrol vehicle, started shooting.
“The officers involved were very tactical in response and their operational sagacity succeeded in repelling the attack. They recovered 24 rounds of live 7.62 x 39mm ammunitions; 30 polymer-cased 12-guage shotgun shells; a Toyota Corolla LE, Ash colour with Reg.No. ABJ 704 MX; a driver’s license and ATM cards.
“It was a successful counteroffensive devoid of any injury to the Operatives, while the hoodlums escaped with bullet wounds considering the observed volume of blood spilled and stains at the scene,” the statement said.
“The command is, therefore, requesting for information about any person(s) found with bullet wound(s) and such should be reported to the police for immediate action,” it added.
