Men of the Nigerian Police Force, Delta State Command have killed five kidnap suspects operating serially at Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, Issele-Asagba and surrounding areas of Delta State.
SP Bright Edafe, The police public relations officer in the state Command made the disclosure in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Sunday.
SP Edafe noted that the operatives stormed one of the kidnappers hideout in Agu-Amawbia forest, Anambra State, where they recovered one Ak-47 rifle, and 132 rounds of live ammunition based on credible intelligence.
He said, “Investigation was extended to another of the criminals’ hideouts in a forest between Issele-Asagba and Otulu, where one Bellow Abubakar and his gang members were waiting in ambush.
“On sighting the policemen, the suspected kidnappers attacked them in a fierce gun battle but the operatives, who were aware of the battle ahead reciprocated in like manner.
“The suspects could not withstand the firepower of the operatives, as they ran in different directions with various degrees of bullet injuries.
“Five of the suspects, including the said bellow Abubakar, who could not escape due to severity of their injuries, were taken to the hospital but they were confirmed dead”
He also stated further that series of recoveries including two additional AK-47 rifles and 18 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered in the forest while others fleeing suspects where currently been trailed.
