The Police Command in Kogi says its operatives neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel on Monday, recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, made the disclosure to newsmen on Tuesday in Lokoja.
Ovye-Aya attributed the feat recorded to the command’s continued onslaught against banditry, kidnapping and other heinous crime in Kogi.
“On Monday, two suspected kidnappers were killed, while one AK 47 Rifle with two magazines and two live ammunition were recovered.
“This was consequent upon a tip off received at about 11:30 a.m., that some armed hoodlums numbering about three were sighted inside Ankumi forest.
“The Divisional Police Officer of Obajana Division, CSP Oguche Richard, quickly mobilised his patrol team in collaboration with the local vigilante group and moved to the area.
“The hoodlums, on sighting the team, opened fire, hence a gun duel ensued, but due to the superior fire power of the Police team, two of the hoodlums were killed, while others escaped with bullet wounds,”he said.
Ovye-Aya quoted the Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, as commending the officers for their commitment and dedication in sustaining the tempo of the onslaught against crime and criminality.
He said the CP assured residents that the police would continue to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property in the state.
