The police have said it conducted an operation on June 8, 2023, targeting criminal elements who are into robbery and landguard activities and have been terrorizing residents and landowners at Bortianor and nearby communities.
The police have said in a statement that the landguards started shooting from their hideout upon citing the anti-robbery team, prompting the police to return with equal measure..
“As a result, five of the suspects were injured and later pronounced dead at the hospital. The remaining suspects fled the scene and are still on the run.
“Exhibits retrieved from the crime scene include: one (1) AK47 Assault rifle, ten (10) rounds of AK47 ammunition, one (1) pump action gun with nine (9) rounds of BB cartridges, two (2) pistols with ten (10) rounds of 9mm ammunition, one (1) unregistered Toyota Tacoma pickup, four (4) motorbikes, three (3) of which are unregistered, a knife and a pepper spray,” portions of the statement said.
They added that “the police are actively pursuing the remaining suspects, some of whom are believed to have sustained gunshot injuries during the operation.
“We appeal to the public, especially residents of the Bortianor community, to promptly report any individuals 6with gunshot wounds who may be seeking medical treatment. Your cooperation will assist the police in taking immediate action,” the statement concluded.
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