Nemesis caught up with a six-man armed robbery gang in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, Saturday, as policemen gunned three of them down and arrested others.
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They were said to have successfully robbed an operator of bureau de change at Sabo area of the city.
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The robbers reportedly stormed the area, which is predominantly Hausa, around 5pm and started shooting sporadically.
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They were said to have arrived on motorcycles and held the place hostage before the tide of things turned against them.
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An eye witness said the robbers collected two bags containing money and wanted to escap.But, the bureau de change operators blocked all roads leading to the area.
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"When they could not use bikes, they threw one of the bags away and ran towards Adamasingba. The people gave them a hot chase. Police then arrived and surrounded the area and shot three of them dead."
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Sunday Vanguard also gathered that the robbers, in order to cover their tracks and share the loot alone, killed the informant who told them about the money exchange.
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Oyo State Police Public Relations, DSP Olabisi Ilobanafor, confirmed the story.