Police gun down two suspected kidnappers in Anambra

Anambra State Police command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga

Two suspected kidnappers were killed in a gun duel with Police in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Police spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement, said the deceased were shot dead by security operatives along Umusiome-Nkpor road.

He said two locally made explosives, one Ak47 rifle, nine live 7.62 ammunition, four Ak47 magazines, charms and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects.

He said, “Following so much credible information to the Police Command from residents of Anambra, there are so many joint operations ongoing with security forces, especially the vigilantes aimed at sustaining and enhancing safety in the State.

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“These joint operations yielded a major positive development on 7/5/2023 by 8:45 pm. The operatives, while on routine patrol along Umusiome Nkpor, Idemili North LGA intercepted a Gang of Four operating in an unregistered black Lexus SUV.

“The operatives recovered two locally made explosives, one Ak47 rifle, nine live 7.62 ammunition, four Ak47 magazines, Charms and other incriminating items.

“The operatives during the gun duel with the criminals demobilized two of the gang members, while two others escape. Efforts are already emplaced to arrest other fleeing gang members.”

The PRO further disclosed that another gang of armed robbery were arrested in Azu Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government Area of the State.

He said the suspects were apprehended around 4pm while vandalizing a truck suspected to have been stolen.

“The suspects are one Nwusulor Fidelis ‘m’ aged 51years, Iloegunam Amobi ‘m’ aged 44years, Solomon Akpagu ‘m’ aged 51years and Chidiebere Innocent ‘m’ aged 28years.

“They all confessed to the crime and they are currently helping the police with information on other syndicate members that dispossess innocent drivers of their trucks before bringing them to their criminal hideout at Azu Ogbunike,” Ikenga added.

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