police Burst Kidnappers’ Gang, Shoot 2 Dead In Aba

Police in Aba, Abia state have killed two kidnappers who are members of the gang terrorizing residents of the commercial city.

The gang is also behind the kidnap which of a popular petroleum dealer residing at Faulks road, Aba.

Briefing journalists at his office, Police Area Commander in charge of Aba, Rabiu Dayi, said his men got information that the gang were operating from a mechanic workshop at Abayi, Aba.

Camry and Passat cars recovered from the kidnappers

“They operate from a mechanic workshop at Abayi. One of our men went there to repair his car and suspected a movement and informed us. We stormed the place and arrested 7 suspects. Even the mechanic is a member of the gang who keeps the gun and ammunition. We recovered the cartridge with 39 rounds of live ammunition and they also took us to a forest where they hid other guns. These cars are what they used in conveying their victims. Whenever there is any kidnap incident in Aba, residents have been complaining of a golden coloured Camry car always used by kidnappers. They have many operational vehicles which we are yet to recover; it includes a Volkswagen Golf car, jeep and L300 bus. We are still searching for the gang leader known as Okey and other fleeing members of the gang.”

The Area Commander displayed items recovered from the kidnappers to include two vehicles; a Camry with Reg. No: SSM 491 AA, a Passat with Reg. No: MHA 25 BA, N285, 39 rounds of live ammunition and N265, 000 cash.

He vowed to nab fleeing members of the gang whom he said are responsible for most kidnapping incidents in the South East zone “

“We are on a search for fleeing members of the gang. We have spread our nets. We are closing in on them. Our investigations revealed that they operate in Imo, Rivers, Anambra and Abia states. We are calling on members of the public to report anybody with bullet wounds to the police”.

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