By Kamsi Anayo
A suspected kidnapper was killed and the victim rescued in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state by the police.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga made the disclosed in a statement on Sunday.
According to him, the incident happened on Saturday night.
He said: “A kidnap victim, one Abuchi (surname withheld) from Orumba South LGA of the state was rescued with minor injury.
“Police Operatives while on Anti-Crime Patrol in Obosi at about 7.30p.m. on 9th September, 2023 were stopped by residents and informed about a kidnap incident.
“The public spirited citizens pointed the Police in the direction the kidnappers went after seizing their victim.
“Police trailed the kidnappers to an uncompleted building surrounded by a bush in Umuota Village, Obosi where a gunfire exchange with the kidnappers ensued.
“One of the hoodlums was shot and arrested while others escaped with bullet wounds,” Ikenga said.
He said that guns recovered from the gang include; one double barrel pistol, two live and one expended cartridge, which the gang used for their operation.
He said that: “The arrested suspect gave his name as Nwasu Ikenna from Obosi. He identified those that escaped as Ebuka a.k.a Big; Chinedu Emmanuel and Chukwu Ojoto.
“The hoodlum who identified Ebuka as leader of the gang died on the way to hospital for treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye, who commended the team for its gallantry has directed that the suspects at large be declared wanted and hunted down.
“He assured the people of Obosi, Anambra state citizens and residents that the Police Command will not relent in its onslaught against crime until it is brought to the barest minimum.”
