Troops send notorious kidnapper Otobong Moses to hell

Notorious kidnapper Otobong Moses killed in Akwa Ibom

Otobong Moses: Items recovered from his camp

Troops of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army have killed the leader of a notorious gang, Otobong Moses, alias Otoabasi, during a raid on their hideout in Akwa Ibom.

The raid was conducted on Wednesday in conjunction with the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) as well as other security agencies.

The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. Samuel Akari confirmed the development after the raid in Obon Ebot in the Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of the state.

Akari said the troops arrested three of the accomplices and rescued two kidnapped victims during the operation.

He disclosed that items recovered from the raid included one Sub Machine Gun and magazine, 67 rounds of 9MM ammunition, two motorcycles, 16 mobile phones, one AK 47 rifle magazine with 30 rounds of 7.62MM Special ammunition, and nine machetes.

He added that other items recovered included two military monkey jackets, one helmet strapped with a military camouflage uniform, 2 pairs of military camouflage uniforms, one military pullover, an ATM card, two TV sets, a standing fan, decoder, and four generator sets.

“The first phase of the operations was conducted on May 12, during the operations, troops raided the criminals’ hideout, but on sighting the troops, the criminals abandoned their hideout and fled.

“The gallant troops rescued the kidnapped victims and arrested two collaborators of the criminal kingpin while the shrine, hideout, and assorted charms were set ablaze by the troops.

“Further investigation revealed that the criminal gang is known for terrorizing the locals, kidnapping, killing, and burying their victims, who do not do their biddings in shallow graves in the general area,” Akari said.

He appealed to residents of the community to return to their homes and continue their legitimate businesses as the security agencies would be on surveillance to ensure peace in the community.

“The good people of Etim Ekpo, Ukanafun LGAs, and indeed the entire Akwa Ibom State are enjoined to go about their lawful businesses.

“However, those who are bent on disturbing the peace enjoyed in the state are advised to desist or prepare to face the wrath of the law,” he said.

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