The Taraba Police Command has confirmed that three persons- an inspector and two civilians, died in a gun battle between the police and suspected armed robbers in Wukari on Tuesday.
This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Amos Olaoye, in Jalingo on Wednesday.
The statement confirmed that three banks, the Divisional Police Headquarters and Area Command, were attacked by the robbers who used large quantities of explosives.
It said the robbers, numbering about 30, were repelled by the police on guard as they attempted to gain access to the armoury, adding that no arm was removed during the simultaneous attacks.
The command assured the public that steps had been taken to restore normalcy in Wukari and its environs.
It urged the public to volunteer information that could lead to the arrest of the bandits.