Attack On UBA Bullion Van: Delta State Police Command Clear The Air, Read The Official Statement From The Police PPRO

Attack On UBA Bullion Van: Delta State Police Command Clear The Air, Read The Official Statement From The Police PPRO

 

On 27/01/2022 at about 1045hrs, Policemen on UBA Specie Escort from Warri to Asaba were ambushed by heavily armed hoodlums numbering about ten in two Seinna Vehicles along Ughelli/Ozoro Expressway, Otor-Owhe while they were on their way to transport cash from Asaba to Warri. In the ensued gun duel, one Policeman and the driver of the bullion van were injured.

However, no live was lost but some of the hoodlums were fatally injured and were taken away by their gang members while the Bullion Van was recovered and taken to the Police station.

Further development will be communicated. Meanwhile, the incident is currently being investigated while manhunt for the hoodlums is ongoing.

DSP. BRIGHT EDAFE,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA.