Members of deadly armed robbery gang terrorizing Enugu residents arrested, one killed

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Members of deadly armed robbery gang terrorizing Enugu residents arrested, one killed

Two members of deadly armed robbery gang that has been terrorizing residents of Enugu and neighbouring states, have been arrested while a third was shot dead during an exchange of gunfire with police.

According To Anambra Broadcasting Service, the gunmen, wearing police caps and armed with police rifles stormed the popular Obiagiu Council Bus stop in the Ogui New Layout, Wednesday, August 24th and held residents hostage.

The police arrived the scene following a distress call and engaged the daredevil robbers in a shoot out. At the end of the shooting which lasted for about 20 minutes, one was gunned down, two arrested while others snatched two vehicles with which they made their escape.