Police kill kidnap kingpin, recover rifle in Delta
The police command in Delta has neutralised the leader of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered one AK-47 rifle.
The command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, told journalists on Monday in Warri that the suspect was neutralised on Thursday by a special squad deployed to Ughelli North Local Government Area (LGA).
The police spokesman explained that the special squad had, before the incident, embarked on an intelligence-led policing strategy that led to the arrest of over nine suspected kidnappers and the recovery of firearms.
“The team again recorded another major achievement on May 16, 2024, when they stormed Inene Community in Ughelli North LGA.
“On the trail of the leader of a dreaded kidnapping syndicate known as Joel Joseph.
“The suspect, upon sighting the operatives, opened fire on them and in the ensuing gun duel, the suspect sustained serious gunshot injuries.
“He was taken to the General Hospital, Ughelli, where he died while receiving treatment,” he said.
Mr Edafe said one AK-47 rifle loaded with ten rounds of live cartridge was recovered from him, adding that efforts have been intensified to arrest the fleeing members of the gang.
(NAN)
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