Following a gunfight with members of the Delta State Police Command, three individuals who were believed to be abductors and allegedly responsible for the failed kidnap attempt on the wife of a Delta State House of Assembly member have been shot and killed.
In a statement released yesterday, Bright Edafe, the State Police State Command’s police public relations officer, revealed this.
Afripost.ng had reported that on September 2, 2024, at Okoloba Junction Jakpa Road, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, suspected kidnappers attempted to abduct the legislator’s wife. During the violent attack, two mobile police officers and a driver, Mr. David Imela, were killed.
In the statement, Edafe revealed that when the kidnapping attempt occurred, the state commissioner of police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, ordered the immediate installation of watertight security measures around Warri and its surroundings, including tightening all exits and restricting roadways.
The statement said: “It didn’t take long as Police operatives of Ebrumede division led by the DPO, Iwok Ndifereke strategically deployed and created an artificial hold-up at DSC roundabout and sighted the vehicle as described with a matching registration number.
“On noticing the traffic and sighting the policemen, the hoodlums opened fire on the team, which responded professionally owning to the busy nature of the area.
“The hoodlums immediately abandoned the vehicle shattered with bullets and escaped with bullet injuries. Three AK-47 rifles and their operational vehicle with registration no. WWR-436-GZ were recovered.
“The CP not satisfied with their escape, directed that the DPO Ebrumede should go all out and ensure the suspects were arrested and brought to book.
“Armed with available information and exhibit found in the abandoned vehicle, on October 3, 2024, the DPO Ebrumede Division CSP Iwok Ndifereke led operatives to their hideout in Agbarho where the Police engaged the suspects in a fierce gun duel.
“The Policemen who were prepared for the battle ahead overpowered the hoodlums, three of the suspects sustained serious gunshot injuries while other escaped and another AK-47 rifle was also recovered. The suspects were taken to the Hospital where they were confirmed dead.
“Manhunt for the other fleeing members of the gang is ongoing.”
