Operatives of Delta State Police Command have intercepted a 14-seater bus conveying kidnapped victims into the bush in Ubulu-Uku axis, Aniocha South Local Government Area of the state.
According to the police; “on 3/4/2022 at about 0840hours, information got to the Command that a gang of dare devil kidnappers have intercepted a fourteen-seater bus with reg no M831-FJK along Aniagbala Community via Ubulu-uku express road in Aniocha south LGA with kidnapped thirteen of passengers being convey to the bush.
“On getting the intelligent report, Delta State Commissioner of Police CP Ari Muhammed Ali directed the DPO of Ogwashi-Uku Division to lead men into the bush and ensure that the victims were rescued unhurt and also arrest the suspects.
“Consequently, the DPO, CSP Mohammed Naallah swiftly led a combined team of Police operatives and Vigilantes into the bush and gave the hoodlums a hot chase which led to exchange of Gun fire.
“One of the suspects was hit and he died on the spot, while the other members of the gang escaped with bullet injuries”.
Delta State Police Public RelationS Officer (PPRO) DSP Bright Edafe also stated that one AK47 rifle was recovered.