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)
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