JUST IN: Delta Police Command Confirms UBA Bullion Van Attack

By Daniel Dafe

Delta State Police Command has confirmed the attack of a bullion van belonging to United Bank of Africa (UBA) that occurred on Thursday at about 10.45 a.m., in Isoko North Local Government Area.

A statement released on Thursday night by the police spokesman in the state, DSP Bright Edafe, said “policemen on UBA Specie Escort from Warri to Asaba were ambushed by heavily armed hoodlums numbering about ten in two Seinna Vehicles along Ughelli/Ozoro Expressway, Otor-Owhe while they were on their way to transport cash from Asaba to Warri.”

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According to the statement, one Policeman and the driver of the bullion van were injured during a gun duel, adding that “no live was lost but some of the hoodlums were fatally injured and were taken away by their gang members while the Bullion Van was recovered and taken to the Police station.”

“Further development will be communicated,” the police said.

Adding that “the incident is currently being investigated while manhunt for the hoodlums is ongoing.”