Traders neutralise 3 armed robbers in Yobe market

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Traders neutralise 3 armed robbers in Yobe market

Traders at Ngalda Market in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State on Monday mobilised to chase away armed robbers who attacked three shops in the market and tried to escape with their loot.

The six armed robbers had killed seven traders and injured eleven, and were trying to flee with their loot when other traders mobilised to kill three of the armed robbers while the rest escaped.

However, the ring leader, Datti Alhaji-Dadji of Ngalda town was tracked and arrested police, the state police command spokesperson, Dungus Abdulkarim, said in a statement.

Mr Abdulkarim said the group of six armed robbers, led by Datti Alhaji-Dadji of Ngalda town, attacked three shops at the market.

“The incident resulted in seven fatalities and eleven injuries. The robbers made off with approximately sixteen million, five hundred thousand naira.

“In response, the people of Ngalda Town mobilised and killed three of the robbers, while three others escaped with injuries.

“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) led a team of patrol officers to Alhaji Dadji’s house, where they recovered a locally made pistol with three cartridges.

“Alhaji Dadji was arrested and is currently in police custody, facing interrogation as the investigation unfolds.”

The police spokesperson added that the victims and corpses were evacuated to  General Hospital Fika for medical treatment and autopsy.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident and called for calm.

“He tasked personnel to arrest fleeing syndicate members and urged the public to assist the command with credible information.

“The Command commiserates with the victims’ families and assures that the criminals will face the full wrath of the law,” Mr Abdulkarim said.

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