Troops of the Nigerian Army attachhed to the Quick Response Force have arrested a group of armed robbers at Felele area along the Lokoja-Okene Road in Kogi State.

The army said the suspects wore military cover and robbed travelers along the highway.
The names of the suspect identified by the army are; Savior Denis, 39; Isaac Donald, 35; Joseph Isah, 35; Janet Isah and Oyinoye Ochefije.

The last two suspects are female and ages were not given by the army.

One of the robbers, identified as Atsen, died during an exchange of fire with the troops.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Texas Chukwu, who affirmed the capture, said the arms recovered include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaeded with 28 rounds of ammo and four pairs of military uniform.

“The troops of Quick Response Force have intercepted a gang of armed robbers operating at Felele, along Lokoja-Okene highway wearing military camouflage and robbing commuters.” He said.