– Recovers One Ak 49 Rifle With 14 Rounds Of Live Ammunition
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
IGP Egbetokun
In compliance with the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Onuoha Bethrand to sustain the tempo on the ongoing onslaughts against criminal elements and to deny them safe heaven in the dtate, the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Ife-Olukotun in an intelligence-led operation in collaboration with the vigilantes rescued one kidnapped Victim, neutralized two kidnappers and recovered one AK 49 Rifle with 14 Rounds of live ammunition.
Kogi Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya in a statement made available to Journalists in Lokoja on Tuesday, disclosed that this was consequent upon a report that, some hoodlums invaded a Camp of one Yahaya of Igbo-Ero in Ife-Olukotun and kidnapped him. It was further revealed that the hoodlums kidnapped another victim which they later released after robbing him of one ram.
The Divisional Police Officer promptly swung into action, mobilized team of operatives in collaboration with the Local Vigilantes following intelligence stormed their hideout.
On sighting the joint team, the hoodlums opened fire on them. During the gun duel that ensue, two suspected kidnappers were neutralized, the victim was rescued and one AK 49 Rifle with 14 Rounds of live ammunition were recovered. While other suspects escaped with bullet wounds.
Efforts is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police while commending the joint Police and Vigilantes team for the breakthrough, reiterates his determination to sustain the ongoing onslaughts against criminal elements and to deny them safe heaven to operate in the State.
The CP enjoys members of the public to continue to collaborate with the Security Forces to ensure adequate security of lives and property in the State.
