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It’s reported that a reputed leader of the notorious Spanish Town one order gang was shot dead by security forces on Wednesday night.
According to police reports the alleged gang leader, Othneil Lobban otherwise called “Thickman” was shot dead by members of the Joint Anti-Gang Task Force (JAGTF) at six miles in St Andrew about 10:30 last night.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation between him and police are unclear at the moment.
In a statement Thursday morning, the police said they remain on high alert due to an extreme threat level but assured the public they were taking all necessary measures to ensure their safety as well as that of the force.
Thickman was listed as one of the top five most wanted individuals by the National Joint Anti-gang Task Force’s Assault on Gang initiative. He, however, remained elusive and allegedly directed various violent activities and organised crimes in St Catherine, Kingston and several other parishes, the police said.
Meanwhile, the police are urging citizens to remain calm and to cooperate with the security forces as they work to maintain peace and stability in the area.