Crime
Police neutralise 3 kidnap suspects in Delta
The Delta State Police Command disclosed on Friday that the command has neutralised three kidnap suspects in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed in Warri on Friday, that the deceased hoodlums were neutralised on Tuesday by operatives of the CP – Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) during a gun duel.
He said that the CP-SAT, led by it’s commander, ASP Robinson Julius were on a surveillance patrol on the Ughelli – Patani Road when they engaged the hoodlums.
“The CP-SAT team was conducting a covert surveillance patrol on the Ughelli – Patani Road.
“The police team flagged down an approaching shuttle bus by Ewhereni Junction.
“Upon sighting the operatives, the occupants of the vehicle opened fire in a bid to escape, leading to an intense exchange of gun duel,” he said.
The command’s spokesman said that three of the suspects sustained severe gunshot injuries while others escaped into the bush.
Edafe said that the injured suspects were taken to the hospital, where they later died while receiving treatment.
He said that one AK-47 rifle loaded with 18 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from them. (NAN)
-
Latest1 week agoIsrael marks 3 years since October 7 Hamas attack amid Gaza strikes, election debate
-
Energy7 days agoFuel Battle: Dangote, marketers and government clash over petrol imports
-
Latest2 days agoFull List: Meet the 2026 Nobel Prize winners across six categories
-
Football1 week agoNigeria’s World Cup exit under spotlight as FIFA’s DR Congo files emerge
-
Latest1 week agoUS Court set to rule on release of FBI, DEA records on Tinubu
-
Business1 week agoNigerian investors at a crossroads as fixed-income yields slide
-
Featured6 days ago103 Million Voters: What does INEC’s new register say about Nigeria’s population?
-
Latest1 week agoOyo APC crisis deepens as Oluyole reconciliation meeting ends in brawl