Delta Police Neutralise Three Kidnap Suspects

The Delta State Police Command has announced the neutralization of three suspected kidnappers.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, revealed this to journalists on Friday in Warri.

According to Edafe, the suspects were taken down on Tuesday during a gun battle with operatives from the Commissioner of Police’s Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT).

He said that the CP-SAT, led by it’s commander, ASP Robinson Julius were on a surveillance patrol on the Ughelli – Patani Road when they engaged the hoodlums.

“The CP-SAT team were conducting a covert surveillance patrol on the Ughelli – Patani Road.

“The police team flagged down an approaching shuttle bus by Ewhereni Junction.

“Upon sighting the operatives, the occupants of the vehicle opened fire in a bid to escape, leading to an intense exchange of gun duel,” he said.

The command’s spokesman said that three of the suspects sustained severe gunshot injuries while others escaped into the bush.

Edafe said that the injured suspects were taken to the hospital, where they later died while receiving treatment.

He said that one AK-47 rifle loaded with 18 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from them.

NAN