Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team of the Delta State Police Command have neutralized five suspected kidnappers led by one Bellow Abubakar, who have been terrorizing Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, Issele-Asagba and environs.
Acting on intelligence, the operatives stormed one of their hideouts in Agu-Amawbia forest, Anambra state, where they recovered one Ak-47 rifle, one hundred and thirty-two rounds of live ammunition.
According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, investigation was extended to another of the criminals’ hideout in a forest between Issele-Asagba and Otulu, where the said Bellow Abubakar and his gang members were waiting in ambush.
On sighting the policemen, the suspected kidnappers attacked them in a fierce gun battle but the operatives, who were aware of the battle ahead reciprocated in like manner.
The statement added that the suspects could not withstand the firepower of the operatives, as they ran in different direction with various degrees of bullet injuries.
Five of the suspects, including the said bellow Abubakar, who could not escape due to severity of their injuries, were taken to the hospital where they were confirmed dead.
Two additional AK-47 rifles and eighteen (18) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered in the forest, while manhunt for other injured fleeing suspects in ongoing.
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