Gang leader shot to death in Bogor

Gang leader shot to death in Bogor

BOGOR (JP): Alleged robbery gang leader, Nipan bin Anang, 50,
was shot to death for resisting arrest during a raid at his
hiding place in Cibadung village of the Gunung Sindur
subdistrict, police said on Tuesday.

"He attacked the officer with a machete. Warning shots were
fired but he did not stop and eventually the officer aimed at his
body," First Lt. Santun Marpaung said.

"Nipan reportedly died from three gun shot wounds," he added.

He is believed to be the leader of armed robbery group which
has been terrorizing residents here for quite sometime.

As of Tuesday police have nabbed the gang members, identified
as 18-year-old Yayan bin Nipan, Nipan's son, Utang alias Tatang,
32, Anto bin Madrasimin, 27, and Mulyadi. All are residents of
Cibadung village.

Among a series of robberies conducted by the armed gang was
the Sept. 21 violent theft in Prumpung Kampong, also in Cibadung
village.

"The group has been involved in at least seven robbery and
assault cases and they're pretty slick," Santun said.

Police seized two machetes, a knife, masks, two sacks and a
water pump from the suspects as evidence.

They were detained at Bogor Police precinct, pending further
investigation. (21/edt)