POLICE OFFICER SHOT DEAD DURING SHOOTOUT WITH SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER

The Police boss  the Anti-Robbery Squad  were about to gain entry into the suspect’s house, when he reportedly opened his door and started firing at them, adding that the deceased officer was shot at a close range and he died on the spot.

Penpushing further reports that, the Commissioner said the suspect was also killed during the crossfire that ensued, stating that as at the time of filing this report the identity of the suspect is yet to be released.

Meanwhile, family source said the deceased officer was survived by his wife and four children, including a three-month-old baby.