Police recover snatched vehicle, firearm after gun duel in Abuja

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

 The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has recovered a snatched vehicle and weapons following a gun duel with armed robbers who invaded NNPC Estate, Karmo/Life Camp, Abuja.

 

Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Thursday at about 3:48 a.m., when armed hoodlums stormed the estate, tied up security guards on duty, and robbed a resident driving into the compound of his black Toyota Avalon car, with registration number BWR-946 DV.

 

“On receipt of the distress call, a police patrol team was immediately dispatched to the scene and pursued the suspects toward Giri Airport Road, close to the Civil Defence Headquarters.

 

“A gun duel ensued, forcing the robbers to abandon the car and flee into a nearby bush,” said sources. 

 

Items recovered include the snatched Toyota Avalon, a locally fabricated firearm, a taser, and a machete.

 

The sources said investigation into the incident was ongoing.

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