…Recover AK47 rifles, ammunitionTen suspected kidnappers cum armed robbers have been neutralised by officers of the Delta State Police Command in a sting operation carried out at their hideouts around the Kwale area of the state on Saturday night. PUNCH Metro gathered that the sting operation was effected by combined teams of the State Anti-kidnapping/Cybercrime Squad, Dragon patrol teams, Rapid Response Squad operatives and Anti-cult Volunteers from Agbor, Ekwoma, Igbodo, Ibusa, Abavo, and Kwale respectively. However, due to the superior firepower of the police, 10 of the suspected kidnappers cum armed robbers were successfully neutralised, while others escaped with gunshot injuries. Five AK 47 rifles, six magazines and 117 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered from the criminals. The CP stated that the Command would not relent in its effort towards arresting and ensuring that the fleeing hoodlums were brought to book.

Source: Punch May 22, 2022 15:31 UTC