By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
OPERATIVES of Delta State Police Command on Wednesday killed two suspected kidnappers and rescued a man and his wife who were being kidnapped by the suspects.
Recovered items
This was contained in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, (DSP) Bright Edafe, and made available to Stonix News.
The statement narrated that the kidnappers met their waterloo after operatives from Ovwian Aladja division received a distress call that a man and his wife (name withheld) were kidnapped and their Lexus Jeep was taken.
According to the statement, after the operatives intercepted the suspects along Warri-Sapele road by Aziza junction,
The DPO swiftly trailed the escape route of the suspected kidnappers and eventually intercepted the vehicle along Warri-Sapele road by Aziza junction, the suspects opened fire on the team in a bid to escape.
The response made by the police in the gun duel led to the death of two of the suspects while the others escaped into the bush.
It was stated that while the victims were rescued unhurt, One AK47 rifle with breach number 16869, 46 rounds of 7.62 live ammunition, one pump action gun, and 13 live cartridges were recovered.
What's your reaction?
