Police anti-robbery, anti-land guard shoot 5, retrieve 4 weapons

On June 8th, 2023, the police conducted an operation targeting criminal elements involved in robbery and land guard activities.

According to the Police, these individuals had been terrorizing residents and landowners in Bortianor and nearby communities.

In a statement, the law enforcement agency noted that when the suspects spotted them approaching, they opened fire from their hideout, prompting the police to return fire. As a result, five of the suspects were injured and later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The remaining suspects fled the scene and are still on the run.

Exhibits retrieved from the crime scene include: one (1) AK47 Assault rifle, ten (10) rounds of AK47 ammunition, one (1) pump action gun with nine (9) rounds of BB cartridges, two (2) pistols with ten (10) rounds of 9mm ammunition, one (1) unregistered Toyota Tacoma pickup, four (4) motorbikes, three (3) of which are unregistered, a knife and a pepper spray.

The police said they are actively pursuing the remaining suspects, some of whom are believed to have sustained gunshot injuries during the operation and are, thus, appealing to the public, especially residents of the Bortianor community, to promptly report any individuals with gunshot wounds who may be seeking medical treatment.

Source: Classfmonline.com