The Nigeria Police Force has said that operatives of its DFI-IRT have neutralised one Isa Dei-Dei, said to be the leader of a notorious bandit group operating in the suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
“At about 1015HRS on the 5th of February 2024, operatives of the DFI-IRT, acting on intelligence, got information on the hideout of a notorious bandit group in the suburb of the FCT, led by one Isa Dei-Dei and immediately proceeded to the location for possible arrest.
“Upon closing in on them, they sighted the police and fled.
“The operatives immediately went after them, which led to a fierce gun duel.
“In the process, the notorious Isa Dei-Dei was neutralised while other members of the syndicate managed to escape with gunshot injuries,” the statement read in part.
The force spokesman urged members of the public, most especially medical practitioners, to call the attention of the police to anyone or patients seen with gunshot wounds for further investigation.