Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have k!lled two police officers at Kolere Police Out-Post in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday, February 9, 2025 when the officer in charge of the Out-Post, DSP Jantuku Philibus went to arrest another suspect.
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The suspect and his gang members reportedly attacked the officer and k!lled him.
It was gathered that the late DSP succeeded in k!lling one of the armed robbers before he was overpowered and k!lled after sustaining varying degrees of injury.
It was gathered that the first incident happened in late January 2025 where one DSP Ali Pindar attached to the Kolere Police Out-Post was killed by a gang.
“The late DSP Pindar arrested a high profile gang leader in the community and transferred the suspect to Damagum Divisional Police Headquarters in Fune LGA. The suspect was later arraigned and granted bail,” a source told the Daily Trust.
“On return, the suspect organised a gang of armed robbers who attacked and k!lled the police officer while an inspector was injured during the attack.”
The Public Relations Officer of the state police command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident to the publication.
He said the two officers were overwhelmed by the suspects and their gang when they attempted to arrest them.
