IPNEWS: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has gunned down at least five suspects believed to be armed robbers in Redlight, Paynesville, Montserrado. The five alleged armed robbers were killed in an exchange of firearms with the Anti – Robbery Unit of the Liberia National Police early Thursday morning, 20 May.
The Anti- Robbery Unit was responding to a tip off that alleged criminals were robbing a cold storage in Redlight around 4am when a gun battle ensued and killed five suspects. According to Police Spokesperson Moses Carter, the robbers opened fire on police, adding that the officers had no choice but to return fire in self-defense.
Speaking to journalists on the incident scene Thursday, Police Inspector General Col. Patrick T. Sudue said they will not sit and
Col. Sudue at the same time encouraged citizens to always report violent situations in their various communities to the Liberia National Police in order to ensure adherence to the rule of law. He said one officer is currently undergoing medical attention due to the same attack by robbers.
The Police stated that in the wake of increased armed robbery activities in Monrovia and it surroundings, the Liberia Nation Police (LNP) is pleased to announce the following numbers for quick respond in time of emergency:
Zone 1. Bushrod Island – 0770800501 – 0770800990- 0770800911.
Zone 2. Central Monrovia – 0770800502 – 0770800990- 0770800911
Zone 3. Congo Town.
0770800503- 0770800990 -0770800911
Zone 4. Gernesville, Barnesville 0770800504- 0770800911 – 0770800990
Zone 5. Paynesville – 0770800505- 0770800911 -0770800990
Zone- 6. Brewerville, -0770800506- 0770800911- 0770800990
Zone 7. Corwell -0770800507
0770800990- 0770800911
Zone 8. Paynesville ELWA, Rehab, RIA Highway. 0770800508- 0770800990- 0770800911
Zone 9. Somalia Drive, Jacob Town among others.
0770800509- 07708009111
Zone 10- Vai Town, up to freeport. 0770800510- 0770800990-0770800911
Zone 11- Mont Barclay – kakata Highway up to 15 gate. 0770800511- 0770800990- 0770800911
Other Senior Police supervisors numbers. 0770800117 – Chief of Patrol and head of Zone and depots
0770800142- head Monrovia Region
0770800125- ERU Chief
0770800121- PSU Chief
0770800190- Chief of Small Arms
0770800109 Senior Inspector
Any of these numbers will help u out incase of danger.
