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Posted by Samuel on Fri 03rd Mar, 2017 - tori.ng

Men of the Nigeria police force have described how they stopped armed robbers in their tracks in an Abuja community.

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The police have confirmed that one person was injured during an armed robbery attack on Thursday night in a community in Apo district of Abuja, Premium Times reports.

The Abuja police spokesperson, Anjuguri Mamza, who confirmed the incident on Friday, revealed that the police swung into action immediately they received a distress call.

“Yes it was a robbery attack. Some armed robbers came into the community. Immediately we received a distress call, our men mobilised and stormed the area.

“The robbers were repelled and forced to abandon their operations”, Mr. Mamza said.

Another resident, who gave his name as Chimezie, also confirmed several gun shots within the area.

The police spokesperson said the robbers made away with some property and injured one resident.

“Some properties were stolen and one person was injured. The injured person was taken to the hospital by the police and he is responding to treatment.”