Four suspects were arrested by the Nigerian Army on Saturday over a robbery incident at the Felele area of Lokoja, Kogi State.
The suspects were caught in the act by soldiers on patrol.
The suspects who wore military uniforms engaged the soldiers in a gun duel but were later overpowered.
The robbers, according to the Public Relations Officer of the Command Army Records, Lokoja, Capt. Nick Ejeh, are Japhet Ataem; Saviour Daower; Joseph Usar and Isaac Danold.
They are all from Guma local government area of Benue State.
Three others escaped.
One AK47 rifle, two pump action assault rifles and many rounds of live ammunitions, among other things were recovered from them.
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Also, no fewer than two suspects were arrested over the kidnap and robbery activities along Okene-Lokoja Road.
While parading them, the State Police Command Public Relation Officer, DSP William Aya, identified the suspects as Hammed Saleh (popularly known as Auta) of Fulani Camp, Obajana and Dulla Danladi of Fulani Camp, Gada Biyu.
Aya said: “Following recent attacks on motorists along the Okene-Lokoja Road by some suspected criminal elements which led to the killing of a luxury bus driver, anti-robbery squad led by DSP Babagana Bukar, trailed and arrested some of the suspects.
“Investigation is in progress. They will be arraigned in court on completion of investigation.”
Present at the briefing which was at the Government House, Lokoja, Kogi State, was Governor Yahaya Bello.
The governor urged members of the public to continue to work hand in hand with security agencies in order to curb crime.
