Police gun down suspected kidnapper, recover arms

The Delta State Police Command has shot dead a fleeing suspected kidnapper/armed robber and recovered arms and ammunition. The feat followed directive of the Commissioner of Police CP Wale Abass psc, to DPOs, and Area commanders on the need to sanitize their areas of responsibilities of criminal elements.This was contained in a statement yesterday by Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe.According to him, "The DPO 'A' Division Warri CSP T.Y Mahmud acting on credible intelligence on 23/6/2023 at about 06:45hrs led operatives of 'A' Division Warri and stormed the hideout of a criminal gang located along stadium road Warri, arrested a 58yrs old suspect and recovered one AK-47 rifle and three magazines."Upon interrogation, suspect confessed to be a member and armourer of the dreaded "bobone" armed robbery gang terrorizing Warri and environs. He also gave the police additional information on the location of the other gang members and later led the Police to their hideout along Chevron Road where the team on approaching the hideout, came under serious attack by his gang members."But the suspect in an attempt to escape, was fatally maimed on his leg, thereby preventing his escape. His gang members escaped with gunshot injuries, while the suspect was taken to the hospital where he died while receiving treatment. Manhunt for the other gang members is ongoing." Edafe said.