By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
TWO suspected kidnappers were dispatched to hell on Christmas Day while on their way to carry out their nefarious activities in Warri, Delta State.
The suspects were intercepted on a tricycle on December 24, at about 11:00p.m by operatives of ‘B’ Division Warri Patrol Team, while on night surveillance along Okumagba Estate roundabout in Warri South Local Government Area.
The recovered arms and ammunition
The intercepted tricycle with two male occupants were subjected to a thorough search during which three live cartridges, concealed under the seat of the tricycle, were recovered.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta State Police Command, the suspects were taken into custody and “upon interrogation, suspects confessed to be members of a five-man kidnapping syndicate operating around Warri and its environs.”
He added that “acting on their confessions on 25/12/2022, the suspects led police operatives to their hideout at a house located along Upper Erejuwa Street, where one (1) AK49 rifle with breach no. 11876, one (1) locally made double barrel long gun, two (2) machetes were recovered.
“On their way back to the Police Station, the two suspects jumped out of the moving Police Hilux vehicle in an attempt to escape, but the policemen gave them a hot chase.
“In a bid to demobilize them, they were maimed by the operatives, and rearrested.
“The suspects gave up the ghost while they were being taken to the hospital. Manhunt for the other members of the gang is ongoing.”
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