On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, the police successfully thwarted an attempted robbery in the 2 Plateaux Vallon neighborhood of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
According to police sources, two criminals stormed a residence around 4 a.m. A team from the BRI NORD was dispatched to the scene following an alert call. The police responded immediately when the robbers opened fire. One of the robbers was killed during the confrontation, and his accomplice was apprehended.
During the search, law enforcement confiscated four electronic devices, two of which were owned by the homeowner and the other two by the house guard. Additionally, a 12-gauge firearm with ammunition was seized.
It is worth noting that this intervention demonstrates the responsiveness and effectiveness of the police forces in combating crime. The residents of the neighborhood also appreciate the swift intervention of the BRI NORD agents, which helped put an end to this dangerous situation.