Nigeria Police Kill Two Kidnap Suspects, Help Rescue Victim (FULL STORY)

Nigeria Police Kill Two Kidnap Suspects, Help Rescue Victim (FULL STORY)

On Thursday, operatives from the Enugu State Police Command carried out a successful raid on a known kidnap den. This decisive action led to the rescue of a victim who had been held captive by the kidnappers.

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During the operation, a confrontation ensued, resulting in the deaths of two suspected kidnappers following a gun battle with the police team. This raid represents a significant step in the Command’s ongoing efforts to dismantle kidnapping networks in the region.

The successful operation was confirmed by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Enugu State Command. In a statement released to DAILY POST on Friday, DSP Ndukwe emphasized the determination of the police to maintain safety and security in Enugu State.

He said

“On October 17, 2024, around 8 p.m., operatives from the Enugu State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping, Distress Response and Special Intervention Squads, raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Nokpa-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, following a diligently gathered actionable intelligence.

“Upon the operatives’ arrival, the kidnappers opened fire, prompting a return of fire.

“In the process, two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with varying degrees of gunshot injuries. A manhunt for the fleeing suspects and others linked to the syndicate is underway.

“A male victim, identified as the personal assistant (PA) to a public figure (names withheld), kidnapped by the gang on September 27, 2024, in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, was rescued unharmed.

“During the operation, the police recovered one G-3 rifle, two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and one hundred twenty-five rounds of live ammunition.”

Ndukwe added that preliminary investigations revealed that the criminal group had demanded a ransom of forty million Naira (N40,000,000.00) for the release of the victim.

“The group is also found to be responsible for several kidnappings within Enugu metropolis and its environs. Some of their members had previously been arrested and arraigned in court, with firearms and ammunition recovered from them.

“Furthermore, the buildings used for these criminal acts, including the present one, have been destroyed by the Enugu State Government.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu has commended the operatives’ efforts and reiterated the command’s unwavering resolve to eradicate violent crimes in the state,” he further stated.