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Four robbers have been killed by men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) – The robbers reportedly engaged the policemen in a brutal gun battle – Police acting on a distress call got into battle with the bandits who were on a new mission Four robbers in Warri have been reportedly gunned down by men of the Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, “A” Division in Warri South Local Government Area. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Men of the Nigerian Police Force engage some robbers in Warri, killing four on Monday, September 26. The deaths were recorded on Monday, September 26, following a fierce gunned battle between the robbers and our suspected armed robbers after serious exchange of gunfire. They were shot around the popular Ekpen, near Okere market roundabout at about 3pm in Warri. One of the suspected armed robbers is one Ovie, who many say is known for kidnapping, rape and armed robbery in Warri. READ ALSO: Meet armed robber who prays to God before each operation (photo) According to Daily Post, the suspected armed robbers, who had carried out robbery operations in various streets around Warri metropolis trailed an unidentified man, with a dark blue Passat Car, with Registration number FKJ 385 CV (Lagos)after he withdrew about one hundred and twenty six thousand naira from a commercial bank. Investigations revealed that the police acted on a distress call put across to the Area Commander in Warri, ACP Muhammed Mu’Azu, who later detailed the Outgoing Divisional Police Officer of “A” Dvision, ACP Ukoh Nkereuwem. It was also gathered that the suspected armed robbers opened fire and engaged the police in one hour exchange of gunfire as they tried to escape from the area. Further investigations reveal that the police gave them a hot chase and intercepted them. Items recovered from the robbers included two locally made cut to size guns, catridges, two expended bullets and cash amounting to twenty six thousand naira. The Delta state police spokesperson, SP Celestina Kalu confirmed the report without giving details.