……..neutralized one, arrested two others. recovered three AK47 rifles and one assault rifle
The Delta State Police operatives with the support of troops from the Nigerian Army, 63 Brigade, and members of the local vigilante have engaged the hoodlums, who shot and killed two operatives and set the patrol vehicle ablaze, in a serious gun duel, subdued the hoodlums who fled into the bush having been inflicted gunshot injuries.
According to a press release on Monday, 24th July 2023 signed by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, said that the team traced their blood to a river where one AK-47 rifle was recovered on the same date of the incident.
“The response team sustained the tempo and continued the operation on 24/7/2023. Acting on credible intelligence, they stormed the Erewa community bush in Isoko North LGA, where they engaged the remnant of the bandits in a serious gun duel, neutralized one of them, arrested two others, recovered two more AK-47 rifles, one Assault rifle, four magazines, and twelve 7.62 AK-47 ammunition. An effort is still on to track down other members of the syndicate.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Wale Abass has assured residents that the Command will not relent in the fight against crime and criminality while counting on the support from well-meaning Deltans in ensuring that the State is safe for all.
