By Okechukwu Okechukwu
Anambra State Police Command, Sunday, said the operatives have killed a suspected kidnapper and rescued a kidnapped victim with a name, Mr Abuchi (Surname withheld), a native of Orumba South LGA of the State.
The police, which disclosed this in a statement from the command's Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, explained that the incident occurred at an uncompleted building in Obosi community, Idemili North local.
According to Ikenga, the operatives carried out the operation following a tip off from some residents of the community, even as they also arrested some of the kidnappears while others fled at about 7.30 p.m. on 9th September 2023.
"The public-spirited citizens pointed the Police at the direction the kidnappers went after seizing their victim. Police then trailed the kidnappers to an uncompleted building surrounded by bush in Umuota Village, Obosi, where a gunfire exchange with the kidnappers ensued.
"One of the hoodlums was shot and arrested, while others escaped, some with bullet wounds. One double barrel pistol and two live and one expended cartridge were recovered from the gang. The arrested suspect gave his name as Nwasu Ikenna from Obosi. He identified those who escaped as Ebuka, a.k.a Big; Chinedu Emmanuel and Chukwu Ojoto.
"The hoodlum who identified Ebuka as the gang leader gave up the ghost on the way to the hospital for treatment. Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, who commended the team for its gallantry, has directed that the suspects be declared wanted and hunted down," he added.