The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Odolu Division in synergy with the Local vigilante and hunters have dislodged criminal hideout at Odolu in Igalamela Local Government Area of Kogi state.
The operatives during the battle gunned down two, arrested two suspected kidnappers, recovers one English made Pump Action, seven phones, charms among others.
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of Kogi Command, SP William Aya, said that the development followed a report from the victim of kidnapping who escaped from their den on Thursday 19/5/2022 while the family were still negotiating for his release.
According to the statement, “the victim was kidnapped while on his way to Nsuka but escaped from their den, immediately, the police operatives were mobilized along with the Vigilante, Hunters into the bush, on sighting the police the criminal elements opened fire. During the gun duel that ensued, two of the hoodlums were gunned down while two were arrested.
“Items recovered includes; one English made Pump Action gun, seven phones, charms among others.
“This breakthrough is as a result of the strategies adopted by the Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Egbuka, to curtail activities of kidnappers, armed robbers, bandits, and other heinous crimes in the State”
The Commissioner of Police while commending the police officers as well as vigilante and Hunters for their prompt response to ensure that the criminal elements met their Waterloo, assured members of the public that the Police will not rest on its Oars in synergy with other security agencies in the State to ensure the safety of lives and property.
To this end, the Commissioner of Police urged the public to continue to collaborate with the police and other security agencies in the state by way of volunteering credible and timely information on the activities of criminal elements.