A gun battle in Osisioma Local Government Area has led to the rescue of four kidnapped victims and the elimination of six suspected abductors by operatives of the Abia State Police Command.
Danladi Isa, Abia’s Commissioner of Police, presented the rescued victims at the Government House in Umuahia on Saturday, stating that they were abducted on March 9 along New Umuahia Road in Obingwa Local Government Area.
Isa revealed that the police tactical team acted on intelligence and used advanced technology to locate the kidnappers, tracking them to Osukwa in Osisioma LGA.
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“Our men stormed the hideout where the victims were kept, but they came under heavy gunfire from the criminals. In the ensuing exchange, six of the suspected kidnappers were neutralised, while others fled with bullet wounds,” he said.
He stated that officers recovered two AK-47 rifles and multiple rounds of live ammunition from the scene.
“This achievement is a result of the continuous support of Governor Alex Otti to security agencies, including the police,” Isa said.
In response, Otti praised the police for their prompt action and reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to enhancing security.
He directed the immediate demolition of the building where the victims were held and called for a thorough investigation into the case.
“For us in Abia, security is non-negotiable. We will not allow criminals to take over any part of our state,” Otti said.
“I congratulate the CP and his team for their bravery in rescuing our citizens. We are grateful that none of the victims was harmed despite the intense exchange of gunfire.”
The governor promised to keep investing in security technology, revealing plans to set up a modern control centre in Umuahia to strengthen crime-fighting efforts.
via: Information Nigeria
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