The Delta State Police Command has neutralised three kidnap suspects in the state.
The command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen in Warri on Friday.
According to Edafe, the suspects were neutralised on Tuesday by operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) during a gun duel.
”The CP-SAT team, led by ASP Robinson Julius, were on a surveillance patrol on the Ughelli-Patani Road when they engaged the hoodlums.
“The CP-SAT team were conducting a covert surveillance patrol on the Ughelli-Patani Road.
”The police team flagged down an approaching shuttle bus by Ewhereni Junction.
”Upon sighting the operatives, the occupants of the vehicle opened fire in a bid to escape, leading to an intense exchange of gun duel,” Edafe said.
The suspects sustained severe gunshot injuries during the gun duel and were taken to the hospital, where they later died while receiving treatment.
One AK-47 rifle loaded with 18 rounds of live ammunition was recovered from them.
Edafe said that the police team successfully neutralised the suspects, recovering the weapon and preventing potential harm to innocent lives.
