28th May, 2024
By Richard Elesho/Kogi
Kogi Police Command has confirmed inflicting fatal injuries on two suspected kidnappers during a gun battle on Monday in Obajana area of the State.
Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the command, William Ovye Aya, who made the confirmation in statement, reassured of adequate protection of lives and properties in the state.
“In continuation of the ongoing onslaught against banditry, kidnapping and other heinous crime in Kogi State, the Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, attached to Obajana Division in collaboration with the Fulani Vigilantes acting on a tip off received on 27/05/2024 at about 1130hrs, that some armed hoodlums numbering about three were sighted inside Ankumi forest.
“Immediately, the DPO, CSP Oguche Richard mobilized his patrol team along with the Fulani Vigilantes moved to the area at about 1430hrs.
“On sighting the team, the hoodlums opened fire on them, while the team responded in a gun duel. Due to the superior firepower of the Police team, two of the hoodlums were fatally wounded while the other escaped with bullet wounds. Items recovered from the scene include one AK 47 rifle with two magazines and two rounds of live ammunition. Effort is on going to trail and apprehend the fleeing suspect.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha, psc (+), while commending the Officers for their unwavering commitment and dedication in sustaining the tempo in the ongoing onslaught against crime and criminality, assures the good 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.
