By; ADAMA JOHN, Lokoja
Two suspected kidnapers met their Waterloo in Ankumi Forest in Kogi State by the men of Police Force while acting on a tip off on Monday.
This came as the command, in continuation of the ongoing onslaught against banditry, kidnapping and other heinous crime in the state, the Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, attached to Obajana Division in collaboration with the Fulani Vigilantes hinted the police that some armed hoodlums numbering about three were sighted inside Ankumi Forest.
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Williams Ovye Aya said that tip off prompted the DPO, CSP Oguche Richard who mobilized his patrol team along with the Fulani Vigilantes to the area at about 14:30hrs for prompt response.
“On sighting the team, the hoodlums opened fire on them, while the team responded in a gun duel”, the press statement said.
However, due to the superior firepower of the Police team, two of the hoodlums were fatally wounded while the other escaped with bullet wounds, said the press statement.
Items recovered from the scene include, one AK 47 rifle with two magazines and two rounds of live ammunition, while effort is ongoing to trail and apprehend the fleeing suspect.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha, psc (+), commended the officers for their unwavering commitment and dedication in sustaining the tempo in the ongoing onslaught against crime and criminality.
He assured the people of the state that the Police is ever determined to sustain the tempo in synergy with other security agencies in ensuring the safety of life and property in the state.
