Ochuko Ofoye, Notorious Kidnapper killed in a Gun Battle with Police in Delta

By Nelson Utip

AJoel Ochuko Ofoye, a notorious kidnapper in Delta State has been killed in a gun- duel with men of The Nigerian Police Force, he died at the General Hospital in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State from wounds sustained during the duel between his gang and The Police at Ewu, Ughelli South Local Government Area.

One Beretta Pistol with four (4) rounds of live ammunition, one pump action with nine (9) rounds of cartridges, and one locally fabricated revolver pump action from the suspect was recovered by The Command’s Special Squad.

SP Bright Edafe, The Command PPRO confirmed the incident  in a statement  made available to Newsmen in Warri.

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“On 12/8/2024 at about 0430hrs operatives of CP Special Squad with base in Ughelli while on investigation alongside a suspected kidnapper Joel Ochuko Ofoye ‘m’ who was earlier arrested on 18/7/2024, the suspect led the operatives to Ewu community in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State in the trail of a gun runner who supply arms to them before their kidnapping operation.” Edafe said.

”While they were at it, the team came under attack by the suspect’s gang members in a bid to free the said Joel Ochuko.

“The hoodlums were overpowered by the Police as they fled with bullet injuries but the suspect Joel Ochuko Ofoye was hit during the gun duel, and he was taken to general hospital Ughelli where he died while receiving treatment.”

”Manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing.” The PPRO concluded.