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 an announcement in Uyo on Thursday, mentioned 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 fireplace along with his domestically 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 needed procedures.
“Following the incident, a domestically made pistol, one dwell cartridge and one expended cartridge have been recovered from the suspect. Preliminary data identifies him as one of many felony parts on the Police Command’s wished record, whose felony actions and hideout had been below sustained safety surveillance.”
The assertion mentioned the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, whereas commending residents for his or her assist in offering credible intelligence, warned towards violent confrontations with suspects particularly the place firearms are concerned, stressing that suspected offenders must be apprehended, the place safely potential, and promptly handed over to the Police for lawful investigation and prosecution.
