Troops nab 3 suspected kidnappers in Delta

‎‎By Eguonor Ighure

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Ughelli North Local Government of Delta State in joint effort with operatives of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS)

The troops and Operation Delta Safe operatives tracked the suspects to their hideout following a tip-off, ‎Capt. Iliyasu Bawa, the Assistant Director and Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba

‎According to statement, a gun battle ensued when the security operatives approached the suspects, resulting in one of them, 31-year-old Justwill Brodeick, sustaining gunshot wounds.

‎He said that two other suspects, 29-year-old Olokepomu Kelvin and 22-year-old Oghenekaro Jonathan, were apprehended.

According to him, the injured suspect is currently receiving medical attention, while the other two are in detention pending further investigation.

The Commander, 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, Brig.-Gen. Moronfolu Shonibare, commended the troops for their professionalism and diligence.

He urged the public to continue supporting the military with credible information to maintain peace and security in Delta.

(NAN)