Anambra State Police Command Rescues Kidnap Victim, Kills Two Suspects…

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued a kidnap victim and neutralized two members of a notorious gang.

A release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu explained that the police in collaboration with Anambra State Vigilantes at Ichida, intercepted the suspects at the Bus Stop along the Ichida- Igboukwu Expressway.

It explained that preliminary information revealed the deadly gang of eight, operating with two vehicles, a Grey Highlander jeep and a white Lexus 350, abducted the victim in her Ash Highlander jeep but the victim was rescued unhurt and debriefed.

According to the release, the Police also recovered one Ak47 rifle, two pump action gun, two Ak47 magazine, thirty-two live ammunition and one Highlander Jeep, belonging to the victim.

In a similar development, the joint security operatives attached to Forward Operating Base, FOB, while on patrol around Uga-Ezinifite Expressway in an attempt to stop two vehicles that drove suspiciously to beat security screening, gave them a hot chase.

It said the operatives engaged the deadly gang, who were in a highlander jeep and a white Lexus 350 without plate number, a gun battle and they abandoned the two vehicles and took to their heels.

The release said during a search conducted inside the vehicle, two automatic pump action guns, eleven live cartridges, and a bag containing one walkie-talkie, one cell phone, and other incriminating items were recovered.

According to the release, further information showed evidence of blood stains on all the vehicles as they have escaped with bullet wounds.

The Command called on operators of public and private hospitals to admit but report anyone with a bullet wound or related injuries to the nearest police station.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has warned criminals in the state to change their ways and key into the state government opportunities by engaging in legitimate means of survival or be prepared to face discomfort in their criminal and illegal activities.