The Delta Police Command has announced the neutralisation of six suspected kidnappers in the state.
According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the operation took place on July 9 when police operatives raided the suspects’ hideout near Unenurhei Community on the Ughelli-Patani Expressway.
”The suspects, who were heavily armed, engaged the police in a fierce gun battle during the raid.
”’Six suspects sustained fatal gunshot injuries and were pronounced dead at the hospital, while two others are receiving treatment.
”Four locally-made guns and 19 live cartridges were seized from the suspects, ” he added.
