The Kogi State Police Command has neutralised two kidnappers operating in the Ankumi forest in Obajana.
SP William Aya, the command’s public relations officer, delivered the statement on Tuesday in Lokoja.
“In continuation of the ongoing onslaught against banditry, kidnapping, and other heinous crimes in Kogi State, the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Obajana Division, acting in collaboration with the Fulani vigilantes, received a tip-off on May 27, 2024, at about 1130 hrs, that some armed hoodlums numbering about three were sighted inside Ankumi forest,” Aya wrote.
According to him, “immediately, the DPO, CSP Oguche Richard, mobilised his patrol team, who, along with the Fulani vigilantes, moved to the area at about 1430 hrs. On sighting the team, the hoodlums opened fire on them, while the team responded in a gun duel.
“Due to the superior firepower of the police team, two of the hoodlums were fatally wounded, while the others escaped with bullet wounds.”
He described items found from the scene as one AK 47 rifle, two magazines, and two rounds of live ammo, and stated that efforts were on to track down and catch the fleeing suspects.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha, commended the officers for their unwavering commitment and dedication in sustaining the tempo in the ongoing onslaught against crime and criminality.”
He informed the good people of the state that the police were always resolved to keep up the tempo in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure the safety of life and property in the state.
