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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Police in Abia State said they have neutralized give members of a notorious kidnapping gang who were linked to series of kidnappings in the state, and recovered six AK-47 rifles and other exhibits.
According to information provided by the Abia police public relations officer (PPRO), Maureen Chinaka, on June 30, the command’s joint tactical teams, leveraging on credible intelligence, stormed a kidnappers’ den at Umuiku, Obete village in Ukwa West Local Government Area.
On sighting the operatives, the notorious gang were said to have engaged the police in a gun battle.
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In the ensuing gun duel, the police reportedly over powered the criminals, resulting in the killing of five members of the gang.
During the encounter, six AK-47 rifles, 335 rounds of live ammunition, fourteen magazines, five handsets, three cutlasses, five operational jackets, one axe, one boot, and one polo charms were recovered.
Police said they have intensified manhunt for other fleeing members of the gang.
Chinaka said the recent feat was part of the Command’s ongoing efforts to curb kidnapping incidents in the state.
