A infamous suspected armed robber on the Akwa Ibom State Police Command wished record, Mkpowo has misplaced his life following a confrontation with residents of Mbiabet Ikpe group in Essien Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, who confirmed this in a press release in Uyo on Thursday, stated the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 7:30 pm.
According to the assertion, when the youths of the group allegedly tried to apprehend him, he reportedly opened hearth together with his regionally made pistol.
He was, nevertheless, overpowered by the enraged youths who reportedly gave him extreme accidents on his head.
The assertion added, “He was subsequently rushed to a hospital for medical consideration, the place he was confirmed lifeless. His stays have since been deposited in a morgue for preservation and additional crucial procedures.
“Following the incident, a regionally made pistol, one dwell cartridge and one expended cartridge have been recovered from the suspect. Preliminary info identifies him as one of many prison components on the Police Command’s wished record, whose prison actions and hideout had been beneath sustained safety surveillance.”
The assertion stated the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, whereas commending residents for his or her assist in offering credible intelligence, warned in opposition to violent confrontations with suspects particularly the place firearms are concerned, stressing that suspected offenders ought to be apprehended, the place safely potential, and promptly handed over to the Police for lawful investigation and prosecution.
