Policemen on UBA Special Escort from Warri to Asaba were ambushed by heavily armed hoodlums numbering about ten in two Sienna Vehicles along Ughelli/Ozoro Expressway, Otor-Owhe while they were on their way to transport cash from Asaba to Warri.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Bright Edafe.
In the ensued gun duel, one Policeman and the driver of the bullion van were injured.
However, 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. Meanwhile, the incident is currently being investigated while manhunt for the hoodlums is ongoing.