Three bandits killed in robbery attempt

Three armed bandits were last night shot dead, but not before they wounded a policeman during a blazing gun battle at a house, the bandits had invaded in Section ‘C’ Non Pareil, East Coast Demerara.

Up to press time last night, Stabroek News was unable to verify the identities of the bandits. Residents of Fifth Street, Section ‘C’ Non Pareil, where the incident occurred, said they all appeared to be in their late teens or in their early 20s. The bodies are at the Georgetown Hospital Mortuary.

Injured is Police Lance Corporal Shawn Hosannah, who is stationed at Cove and John Police Station. He was shot behind his right foot.

Scores of residents gathered at the scene of the shooting moments after the men were killed and residents heaped praise on the police for their quick response and decisive action.

Mala, one of the occupants of the house, told Stabroek News that the bandits entered around 9.30 pm while she and her relatives were relaxing after hosting a religious function earlier yesterday. She said she was sitting on a chair close to the front door, while her mother, husband and other relatives were seated inside the house.

Mala said she was engrossed in a conversation with them, when suddenly someone hit her on the head and commanded her to “get into the house”.

“I didn’t take it for nothing