Anambra Police Gun Down Kidnapper at Obosi; Recovers Gun and Catridges; Rescues victim with minor injuries
Men of Anambra State Police Command have rescued a kidnap victim, one Abuchi (Surname withheld) from Orumba South LGA of the State.
A statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Sunday, 10th September, 2023 informed that Police Operatives, while on Anti-Crime Patrol in Obosi at about 7.30p.m. on 9th September, 2023, were stopped by residents and informed about a kidnap incident.
He said the public spirited citizens pointed the Police in the direction the kidnappers went after seizing their victim.
According to the PPRO, “Police then trailed the kidnappers to an uncompleted building surrounded by bush in Umuota Village, Obosi, and there was exchange of fire between the Police and the kidnappers.
“One of the hoodlums was shot and arrested, while others escaped, some with bullet wounds.
“One double barrel pistol, two live and one expended cartridges were recovered from the gang.
“The arrested suspect gave his name as Ikenna Nwasu from Obosi. He identified those that escaped as Ebuka a.k.a Big; Chinedu Emmanuel and Chukwu Ojoto.
“The hoodlum who identified Ebuka as leader of the gang, gave up the ghost on the way to hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, who commended the team for its gallantry has directed that the suspects at large be declared wanted and hunted down.
“He assured the people of Obosi, as well as Anambra State citizens and residents, that the Police Command will not relent in its onslaught against crime until it is brought to the barest minimum, Ikenga asserted.
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