It vowed to tackle border incursion and infiltration by bandits from the Niger Republic.
The leader of the robbers, Haliru Mamman, who hailed from Maradi in Niger Republic, was killed after sustaining injuries during the shootout that lasted over 30 minutes.
Seven others, three from Nigeria and four from Niger Republic, fled into the forest.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Kudu Nma told reporters that the bandits attempted to attack a councillor yesterday morning and that the victim escaped and alerted the police at a check point.
According to Nma, “our men swung into action by attacking the bandits.”
He said the robbers later ran out of ammunition, sustained injuries and fled.
“Our men chased them and arrested Mamman who was already injured.”
Mamman, who was found with an AK47 rifle, reportedly confessed having 30 rounds of ammunition, but was left with nine after the shootout. He also confessed that they are eight in number, five are from the Niger Republic while three are Nigerians.
“Mamman has given us information which will assist us in arresting others,” Nma said.
via The Nation: http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/45015-police-kill-nigerien-robber.html
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