A statement by ASP Mariam Yusuf, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer of the command, said the suspects were arrested while trying to escape. She said the prompt response to a distress call by operatives of the command foiled the attempted robbery of a First Bank branch in the area. “Police operatives were immediately deployed to the scene and engaged in a cross fire with the robbers thereby foiling the attack on the bank. “The operation, with the backup of soldiers, led to the arrest of four suspects and killing of one person while trying to escape,” she said. Yusuf urged the public to call on the police through this phone numbers 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 or 08028940883 in case of emergency.

Source: The Guardian December 28, 2019 15:45 UTC