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Police, Kidnappers In Gun Duel In Kogi, Two Suspects Fatally Wounded

...one AK-47 rifle, two rounds of live ammunition recovered

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May 28, 2024
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Kogi State Police Command said two suspected kidnappers were fatally wounded during a gun duel with some of its operatives in Ankumi Forest, Obajana area of the state.

Spokesman of the command, SP William Aya stated this in a statement in Lokoja on Tuesday.

He said one AK 47 rifle with two magazines and two live ammunition were recovered from the suspects.

Aya, said the gun duel ensued when a detachment of policemen were deployed to dislodged the suspects from their hideouts.

According to him, the deployment was consequent upon a tip off received on 27/05/2024 at about 11:30hrs, that some armed hoodlums numbering about three were sighted inside Ankumi forest.

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“Immediately the Divisional Police Officer of Obajana Division, CSP Oguche Richard mobilized his patrol team in collaboration with the Fulani Vigilantes moved to the area at about 1430hrs.

“On sighting the team, the hoodlums opened fire on them, while the team responded , resulting in a gun duel.

“Due to the superior firepower of the Police team, two of the hoodlums were fatally wounded while the other escaped with bullet wounds.

” Items recovered from the scene includes, one AK 47 rifle with two magazines and two rounds of live Ammunition.

“Effort is on going to trail and apprehend the fleeing suspect,” Aya said .

The state Commissioner of Police, CP Bethrand Onuoha, commended the officers for their unwavering commitment and dedication in sustaining the tempo in the ongoing onslaught against crime and criminality.

He assured residents that the police is ever determined to sustain the tempo in synergy with other security agencies in ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. (vitalnewsngr.com)

 

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