Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have neutralised two suspected kidnappers after storming their hideout at Ohorhe community, along Sapele-Effurun road in the state.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, said the police acted on credible information gathered by the Divisional Police Officer, Ekpan Police station, CSP Rimamchirika Musa Bulus, about a kidnapping and armed robbery gang terrorising Warri, Ekpan and environs.
One of the suspects, who was lured into believing that he was discussing with a proposed buyer of one of their suspected stolen vehicles, led the operatives into their hideout.
“Upon arrival at the hideout, the suspects on sighting and noticing that they have been rounded by the Police engaged them in a serious gun duel. In the ensuing gun duel, two of the suspects were fatally wounded while others escaped. The suspects gave up the ghost before they could get to the hospital.”
Edafe disclosed that a locally-made single-barrel rifle, one locally-made cut-to-size pistol, three expended cartridges, seven live cartridges and one native Amulet were recovered.
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He said a manhunt had been launched to arrest fleeing members of the gang.