The Delta State Command has arrested one Abubakar Usman, AKA Shehu, who was recognized because the chief of a lethal kidnapping gang within the state.
Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to a number of crimes together with the kidnapping of a medical physician at Issele-uku, Delta State, the kidnapping of the spouse and daughter of Mr Godwin Anuka at Ogwashi-Uku, and his subsequent homicide, and in addition the kidnap and homicide of Ms Esther Ojoh at Ibusa.
In keeping with police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, “The suspect additional led operatives to the gang’s hideout in a forest alongside Asaba/Agbor expressway, the place the operatives encountered the remainder of the gang and got here beneath heavy fireplace.
“Within the ensuing gun duel, the operatives efficiently neutralized 4 members of the gang and recovered three AK-47 rifles and 90 rounds of Dwell Ammunition.
In one other improvement in Kano State, Adejobi stated Police operatives hooked up to the State Command, performing on credible intelligence, arrested one Abdul Sadiq 43, Ahmad Muazu 22, and Aliyu Sharif, 40 at Dorayi babba, Kano State.
“Additional investigation led to the restoration of 15 domestically fabricated revolver rifles, 102 dwell cartridges, and 6 expended cartridges from the suspects. Investigations are being intensified to find the manufacturing unit the place these unlawful arms are being produced and arrest different culprits.
The Inspector-Basic of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, recommended the bravery, professionalism, and resolve of those gallant operatives for the feats recorded and reassured members of the general public that the Drive has made it a mandate to curb violent crimes that threaten nationwide peace and safety.
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