…. Rescues kidnapped victim,
…. Recovers one AK47 rifle, one pump action gun, forty-six rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, and thirteen rounds of live cartridges
The Delta State Police operatives led by CSP Aliyu Shaba from Ovwian Aladja Division on Wednesday, 31st May 2023, during the patrol along DSC/Effurrun road, have neutralized two suspected kidnappers after receiving a distress call that a man and his wife were kidnapped and their Lexus Jeep was taken also.
According to a press release signed by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, said that the DPO, after receiving a distress call, 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, neutralizing two of the suspects in the process, while the other suspects abandoned the kidnapped couples in the vehicle and escaped, DSP Edafe said.
He further said that the victims were rescued unhurt while One AK47 rifle with breach number 16869, forty-six rounds of 7.62 live ammunition, one pump action gun, and thirteen live cartridges was recovered.
The Command spokesperson also said that the manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, while expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the successful operation, admonished other DPOs to sanitize their areas as well. 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 in order to make a living because they will eventually meet a disastrous end, the statement concluded.
