Three policemen were shot dead late yesterday evening in Port Harcourt when armed robbers waylaid the convoy they were escorting. The policemen were providing security cover for Jerusalem bound pilgrims to Port Harcourt International Airport when they ran into the bandits who laid ambush along Eliozu, Rokpoku Road. The hoodlums opened fire on the convoy and the policemen responded.
After an exchange of gunfire that reportedly dragged for sometime, the three policemen were said to have died at the spot while some of the pilgrim were said to have sustained minor injuries. About five 50-seater buses and the police patrol Toyota Hilux pickup van were riddled with bullets.
During the exchange of fire with the armed robbers and the cops, many of the pilgrims allegedly ran into the bush for safety. The men of the under world were said to have abandoned their nefarious mission and escaped into the bush, when they sensed that reinforcement was coming for the policemen.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in River State, Rita Inoma Abbey (SP), confirmed the incident, but said that details were still sketchy as at press time and that the matter is still under investigation.
Posted: at 21-01-2011 12:59 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Nigerians should be told why bandits should have more sophisticated weapons than those provided for from our national coffers.It appears that sophisticated weapons are issued only to those who protect our plunderers called leaders.
Posted: at 28-01-2011 01:48 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
interpo77 at 28-01-2011 03:56 PM (14 years ago) (m)
since these hoodlums chose to attack the pple that re going to serve God, the let almighty never give the eyes too tomorrow if they dont repent, rip to the police nd let the investigation be quickly commence
Posted: at 28-01-2011 03:56 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
interpo77 at 28-01-2011 03:58 PM (14 years ago) (m)
Quote from: Eucharia on 28-01-2011 03:05 PM
what do u expect when police will carry toys as gun and armed robbers will carry gun. R I P
hahahaha, toy? na waooo, so they think toys can kill rats or what these bad belle pple deserve to be pursue with aka473 , long one ehh onyike nd matchetes
Posted: at 28-01-2011 03:58 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
May their gentle souls RIP.But come to think of it,those robbers dont have conscience at all.Robbing the pilgrims for christ sake?! They will surely face the wrath
Posted: at 28-01-2011 05:14 PM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
Three policemen were shot dead late yesterday evening in Port Harcourt when armed robbers waylaid the convoy they were escorting. The policemen were providing security cover for Jerusalem bound pilgrims to Port Harcourt International Airport when they ran into the bandits who laid ambush along Eliozu, Rokpoku Road. The hoodlums opened fire on the convoy and the policemen responded.
After an exchange of gunfire that reportedly dragged for sometime, the three policemen were said to have died at the spot while some of the pilgrim were said to have sustained minor injuries. About five 50-seater buses and the police patrol Toyota Hilux pickup van were riddled with bullets.
R I P
During the exchange of fire with the armed robbers and the cops, many of the pilgrims allegedly ran into the bush for safety. The men of the under world were said to have abandoned their nefarious mission and escaped into the bush, when they sensed that reinforcement was coming for the policemen.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in River State, Rita Inoma Abbey (SP), confirmed the incident, but said that details were still sketchy as at press time and that the matter is still under investigation.
Posted: at 28-01-2011 10:18 PM (14 years ago) | Grande Master
truthisbitter at 29-01-2011 05:51 AM (14 years ago) (m)
NIGERIA IS A CORRUPT STATE...........HOW DO THESE SOPHISTICATED WEAPONS GET IN THE HANDS OF THESE HOODLUMS??? ITS STILL THROUGH THESE POLITICIANS...........WHO EMPLOY THESE HOODLUMS AS THEIR PRIVATE ARMY..................THEY ROB WHEN THEY DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO FOR THEIR BOSSES
Posted: at 29-01-2011 05:51 AM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
Nigerians should be told why bandits should have more sophisticated weapons than those provided for from our national coffers.It appears that sophisticated weapons are issued only to those who protect our plunderers called leaders.
nigeria is not fighting war. dats why they must use light weapons. except for special operation.
Posted: at 29-01-2011 10:17 AM (14 years ago) | Newbie
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