Nigerian Police Force
By BARBARA KALU, Asaba –
Delta State Police Command announced the neutralization of six suspected kidnappers during an operation in the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, revealed this during a press briefing in Warri on Tuesday.
According to Edafe, the operation took place on July 9 when the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) raided a hideout near Unenurhei Community along the Ughelli-Patani Expressway.
Edafe stated, “The CP-SAT, during a sting operation, stormed the suspects’ hideout on the Ughelli-Patani Expressway.
The heavily armed suspects engaged the police in an intense shootout, resulting in serious gunshot injuries.”
He added, “The suspects were rushed to a hospital, where six were confirmed dead, and two are still under medical care.”
The police recovered four locally fabricated firearms and 19 rounds of live ammunition from the scene.
