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The Akwa-Ibom State Police Command has neutralised three suspected armed robbers and arrested one while robbing at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Hall\/National Museum, Ikot Inyang village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state.<\/p>\n

This is according to a statement issued by the command\u2019s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, CSP Odiko Macdon and made available to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Macdon said, on March 20, the operatives of the command\u2019s Crack Team of Ikot Ekpene Division, responded to a distress call, engaged the armed robbers, numbering about 10 and neutralised three in a gun duel.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn compliance with the CP\u2019s directive, on March 20, a crack team from Ikot Ekpene division responded to a distress call, and engaged armed robbers, numbering about 10, who were robbing at NDDC Hall\/National Museum, Ikot Inyang village and environs.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the ensuing gun duel, three of the suspects were neutralised while one was arrested and others escaped with bullet wounds.<\/p>\n

\u201cA locally-made pistol, one expanded and one live cartridge were recovered. Also recovered were vandalised wire cables, among other items.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe gang is said to be responsible for robberies around Ikot Ekpene and environs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Macdon further stated that the command, on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, took the fight to the criminal elements\u2019 hideouts and brought them to book, for a peaceful Akwa Ibom.<\/p>\n

He warned those engaged in armed robbery, kidnappings and other violent crimes to be ready to bear the consequences if they do not desist forthwith.<\/p>\n

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