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By Christopher Oji
The Delta State Police Command in a joint operation with local hunters and member of anti-cult volunteers have shot dead four suspected kidnappers and recovered arms,along Abraka Railway axis.
The joint operation was carried out yesterday at about 3 :am .
According to Delta state Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) SP Edafe Bright,” following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers along Abraka Railway axis. During the operation, joint operatives comprising of the Police, hunters, vigilante and anti cult volunteers, engage the suspected kidnappers and recovered one AK-47 rifle, along with 13 rounds of live ammunition. “During the gun duel, four of the suspected kidnappers were shot and later gave up the ghost, while others escaped with gunshot injuries.
“During a preliminary investigation, a recently rescued kidnapped victim, identified one of the deceased suspects as a leader of the gang that abducted him.
“ Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, praised the courage of the police operatives, hunters, vigilante and anti cult volunteers and admonised them to sustain the tempo.
“The CP assured that the Command remains committed to deepening community engagement and sustaining momentum against crime. “Members of the public of the public are,therefore, advised to reach out to the command in cases of aany emergency”.
