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Notorious robber gunned down in shootout with police

Police have also launched a manhunt for the other suspected robbers who shot a police officer in the process.

Blood stains were seen at the scene

The suspect, identified only as Basat Obodo, is said to be a member of a gang which has been terrorising residents in the area.

Eyewitnesses said that the police arrived at the scene following a tip-off and mounted a search in an uncompleted building where the suspects had been lodging.

A shootout ensued resulting in the death of the wanted armed robber.

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A police officer also sustained gunshot wounds and is currently receiving treatment.

The ringleader and other members of the gang managed to escape in the process.

A team of police officers from the Airport District Police Command later arrived at the scene to assess the situation.

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The body of the suspect has since been conveyed to the mortuary.

Police said that the suspect was part of a gang which killed a police officer at Tema recently.

Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt for the three gang members who fled the scene.

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