Some suspected kidnappers dressed in military uniform on Wednesday exchanged gun battle with security men in Ajaokuta Area of Kogi State killing two while the other three escaped into the bush with gun wounds.
According to the statement from Kogi state police command, the alleged criminals numbering five had blocked the road stopping vehicles until the men of the Anti-Crime Patrol team of the Nigeria Police swooped on them and engaged them in fierce gun battle.
Two of the criminals were killed as three others escaped into the bush with gunshot injuries.
The statement added that the police team are on the trails of the fleeing suspected kidnappers, combing bush areas around the location of incidence.
The Police have in their possession items recovered from the criminals, which include two wooden AK-47 guns, 25 mobile phones, one First Bank ATM card bearing Mohammed Jamiu and an undisclosed sum of money.
Meanwhile, the Kogi state government has praised the gallantry and swift response of the security forces who are ever poised to secure the state from criminal elements.
The Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello through his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu called on citizens to go about their normal businesses as the state is battle-ready to confront criminal elements and other related shenanigans.
“Kogi State has no abode for criminal elements, the state exists only for law-abiding persons. Whoever thinks he can engage in crime will be decisively dealt with. Our gallant security forces are on ground to ensure lives and property are secured, and the State will continue to provide the needed leadership.”
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