By Nelson Utip
Two suspected Kidnappers have been killed and their victim rescued by a Police team attached to Ekpan Division in Delta State , the incident took place at Ekakpamre in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state, one suspect however escaped with bullet wounds.
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The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state , Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident recently saying that the police acted on intelligence.
The PPRO said the suspects abducted the brother of a 23-year-old man (name withheld) and seized a black-coloured GLK 350 Benz SUV, along Jakpa road, the owner of the vehicle left his brother in the vehicle and went about other activities. “While at it, he was alerted that the vehicle was attacked by three armed men who took the car, along with his brother, and drove off to an unknown destination.
“Upon receipt of this information, the Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass, directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Aliyu Shaba, to mobilise operatives and ensure the victim was rescued, and the suspects arrested and brought to book.”
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Edafe said the DPO complied with the directive and led the team, which successfully rescued the victim unhurt and recovered the vehicle and three firearms, including two single-barreled and one double-barreled guns and two expended cartridges , asserting that the injured suspect who escaped into the bush would soon be arrested.
CP Abass praised the officers and men of the command for their efforts in ensuring the year 2023 was a success security-wise, reminding them that the reward for hard work is more work; hence they needed to up their strategies in the fight against crime and criminality. He also warned that the police will not hesitate to deal with anyone planning to disrupt existing peace in the state
