This was contained in a statement issued by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Anene Sewuese Catherine.
“On 20th June, 2021 at about 0130hrs more than fifty other gang members of the detainees mobilized and invaded the police station to rescue their counterparts.
“Officers at the division who were already at alert engaged them in a gun duel and were able to subdue the bandits. Fourteen (14) of them were brought down during the exchange of fire while several others escaped with gunshot injuries. Operatives in the area are currently on the trail of suspects at large.”
While assuring people of Kastina-Ala town of adequate security from the force, DSP Anene advised members of the public to avail every useful information about the bandits to the police.