Shopping centre robbery foiled, 1 suspect shot dead, 1 wounded, Nsuze

On 4 April 2022, at 09:50, a group of heavily armed men were spotted after they arrived in two vehicles.

The men entered the shopping centre and a shoot-out ensued.

During the shoot-out, one of the suspects was fatally wounded and another suspect (35) was wounded.

Police further arrested 58-year-old suspect who was found in possession of a revolver with ammunition. The deceased suspect believed to be in his thirties was found in possession of a pistol with ammunition.

Charges of attempted robbery, attempted murder, inquest as well as unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition have been opened for investigation.

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