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.Two police officers were fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with kidnappers in Imo State, an official said.
Imo, police spokesperson Henry Okoye said the two officers died from gunshot injuries sustained during the gun battle.
He said the police dismantled the notorious kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate at Orogwe, Owerri West Local Government Area of the state.
In his statement, Mr Okoye said three suspects were killed, and two others – David Ifeanyichukwu, 20 and Abuchi Joseph, 24 – were arrested.
Mr Okoye, an assistant superintendent of police, said the operatives from the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit executed the operation after extensive investigation and intelligence gathering.
“On 19 December 2024, the police engaged the criminals in a gun battle in Orogwe, Owerri West Local Government Area.
“The gang had been involved in the abduction of Osuji Chimereze and three others on 12 November 2024, during which they stole a Mercedes Benz and other valuables,” he said.
He said during the confrontation, the operatives recovered six AK-47 rifles with breach nos 11330, 12102, 3836, 8260 and 9940.
Mr Okoye added that 113 rounds of ammunition, a locally made gun, and two stolen vehicles, a Mercedes Benz ML 350 with registration number RRT 469 FF and a Hijet shuttle bus JRV 42 XA, were also recovered…
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