Gang of notorious kidnappers operating in Dekina local government area of Kogi State, on Sunday, met their waterloo when the Joint Taskforce of Neighborhood watch, vigilantes, hunters and other security agents repelled the kidnappers leading to the death of the gang members and the release of three captives. The security team also freed three persons kidnapped by the gang during the operation around Egume. The criminal gang had been terrorising the Okura axis of the Dekina local government council for years engaging in kidnapping and armed robbery. Recall, two kidnappers were killed during a gun battle with the security operatives along Idah road yesterday with two others arrested with the release of their captive. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…Vigilantes killed kidnappers, arrest others in Kogi

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 03, 2021 09:11 UTC