A gang of 5 robbers were killed by men of the police force while robbing a residence in the Lekki area of Lagos.
Eye witnesses at the scene of police say the robbers were raiding an apartment not knowing there was a senior police office within the neighbourhood. The incident occurred at about 3:30am last night.
The police officer alerted his colleagues and requested for back up. The back up quickly arrived, apprehended the robbers, killed 4 and shot the 5th one in the leg.
Another witness says the 20-year old robber that was shot in the leg was used as a bait to lure out the other 4. The injured man has revealed their modus operandi to the police.
According to Kemi Olunloyo who happens to reside around the estate reports that is is about
“3:33am – #BREAKING #LIVE We are in Ajah-Lekki fully ARMED! Those in Ibeju-Lekki, I can hear ur police sirens from here, gunshots everywhere.
“Better tell ur lawmakers to LEGALIZE GUNS now! Your gang of armed robbers are not just looting your houses, they’re also spreading #Covid19″
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