A police officer was reportedly shot dead on Friday afternoon by gunmen suspected to be armed robbers along the Ugbowo–Lagos road, near the Ekosodin junction in Benin City, Edo State.
Hobnob News gathered that the incident occurred during an exchange of gunfire between the fleeing suspects and police operatives stationed in the area. The armed robbers were said to have been escaping from an earlier operation when they encountered the security personnel, resulting in a brief but intense shootout.
Eyewitnesses reported panic among commuters and residents as the gunmen opened fire, leaving the police officer fatally wounded before the suspects fled the scene.
Security operatives have since intensified patrols in the area, while efforts are underway to track down the gunmen involved in the attack. Authorities are also urging residents to remain calm and provide any useful information that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
