Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have neutralised two notorious kidnappers.
The command also rescued a victim’s victim. And recovered one Ak 47 rifle, one pump action gun, 46 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, and 13 rounds of live cartridges.
Nigeriacrime.com learned that this was part of strategies emplaced by the command to check the activities of kidnappers and armed robbers In Warri, Ughelli, and other parts of the state.
It was gathered that the kidnappers were neutralised after they abducted a couple along DSC/Effurrun road.
Confirming the incident DSP. Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, said that on 31st May 2023, at about 1:20 am, CSP Aliyu Shaba led operatives from Ovwian Aladja Division and embarked on a confidence building proactive patrol along DSC/Effurrun road.”
“During the patrol, the DPO received a distress call that a man and his wife (name withheld) were kidnapped and their Lexus Jeep (registration number withheld) was taken also.”
The DPO swiftly trailed the escape route of the suspected kidnappers and eventually intercepted the vehicle along Warri-Sapele road by Aziza junction. On sighting the police, the suspects opened fire on the team in a bid to escape, and the police professionally responded, neutralising two of the suspects in the process, while the other suspects abandoned the kidnapped couples in the vehicle and escaped.
The victims were rescued unhurt. One AK47 rifle with breach number 16869, forty-six rounds of 7.62 live ammunition, one pump action gun, and thirteen live cartridges were recovered. Manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Wale abass, while expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the successful operation, admonished other DPOs to sanitise their areas as well.
CP Wale Abass directed DPOS and Tactical Commanders to step up their game and be ahead of these criminals to get them completely flushed out of the state.
He noted that the command under his watch will force criminals to relocate or steer clear of crime.
The CP also advised parents and community leaders to talk to their youths/wards not to take up arms to make a living because they will eventually meet a disastrous end.