Akwa Ibom: Police Neutralise Notorious Kidnap Gang

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has eliminated members of a notorious kidnapping gang responsible for terrorizing parts of the state.

In a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, confirmed the operation.

“Acting on credible intelligence, a joint tactical team stormed multiple criminal hideouts at Ikpe Annang, Ikpe Ikot Akpan, and Ikot Inyang in Essien Udim Local Government Area.

“On sighting the operatives, the suspects opened fire in a desperate attempt to evade arrest. 

“The officers responded swiftly, engaging them in a gun duel.

“At the end of the operation, all five suspects sustained injuries and were taken to hospital. One later died while receiving treatment,” John said.

According to the PPRO, the police recovered an AK-47 rifle, a G3 rifle, a pump-action shotgun, and a locally made dane gun from the suspects.

Additional items seized included a bag of crayfish, a tambourine, an electric power amplifier, a conga drum, three GSM button phones, and ₦3,130,600 in cash.

NAN