Akwa Ibom Youths Clash With Wanted Robbery Suspect, Leaving Him Dead

(Police Officer. Photo by Daily Post)

Police in Akwa Ibom State has stated that the wanted armed robber "Mkpowo" has been killed.

Officers has reported that he died during a fight with the local residents of Mbiabet Ikpe community in the Essien Udim LGA

The state police command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the incident in a statement in Uyo on Thursday.

He said it happened on Wednesday at about 7:30 pm.

According to the statement, youths in the community tried to arrest the suspect.

The suspect opened fire with a locally made pistol.

The youths overpowered him and inflicted serious head injuries.

He was rushed to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

His body has been moved to a morgue.

Police recovered a locally made pistol, one live cartridge and one spent cartridge from the scene.

The command said the suspect was on its wanted list and had been under close security watch for some time.

Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare thanked residents for sharing useful information.

The Commissioner also ask them not to fight with the criminals, especially if the have guns

Baba told the youths to catch the suspects safely and give them to the police for proper investigation