The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko has denied reports that two police officers were shot dead by armed robbers who attacked a bullion van at Idiape area of Ibadan on Thursday
The commissioner while making the clarifications said one of the robbers was killed during the gun duel.
She said the two police officers who were shot have been taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the encounter with the robbers.
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The Commissioner stated that investigations has Commenced with a view to nabbing the perpetrators of the heinous crime.
Meanwhile, online videos posted by eyewitness accounts showed lifeless bodies of some individuals in police uniform on the ground at the scene of the robbery.
Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie