……..As one suspected kidnapper dies.
……..Recovers three AK-47 Rifles and One hundred and fifty rounds of 7.62mm Ammunition.
Emmanuel lkpeama
In a bid to curb crime and reduce the rate of kidnapping in the State,operatives of CP-Special Assignment team in Delta State on 21st April 2025, acting on intelligence relating to kidnapping in Ubuluku, isseluku, issele-Asagba and environs by one Bello Abubakar and his gang members, the operatives stormed one of their hideouts in Agu-Amawbia forest, Anambra state.
In a release signed by the Police Public Relation Officer,SP Edafe Bright stated that during the raid of the suspects hideout in the forest, the operatives recovered one Ak-47 rifle, one hundred and thirty-two rounds of live ammunition.
Further investigation was extended to another of their hideout in a forest between Issele-Asagba and Utulu, where the said Bello Abubakar and his gang members were waiting in Ambush.
The suspected kidnappers attacked the policemen in a fierce gun battle but the team who were aware of the battle ahead reciprocated in like manner.
Investigator news reports that the suspects could not withstand the firepower of the operatives and ran in different direction with various degrees of bullet injuries.
Five of the suspects including the said bello Abubakar who could not escape due to severity of their injuries were taken to the hospital where they were confirmed dead.
Investigator news gathered that two additional AK-47 rifles and eighteen (18) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered in the forest. Manhunt for other injured fleeing suspects in ongoing.
