Also, one Mrs Edith Maduekwe, who was kidnapped by the suspects at Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area in October, was rescued at an erosion site in Oraukwu in Idemili North Local Government Area.At least three suspected members of a gang of kidnappers yesterday died during a gun duel with the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) at Okpoko in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The police recovered N776,000 part of the N1.4 million ransom paid by the family of the victim. Apart from the money, the police recovered one AK47 rifle of 90 rounds, one pump action gun, 10 live cartridges, and assorted charms among other things.
Parading the suspects yesterday, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Uche Ezeh, said the leader of the gang, known as Charlie Parker, had been on the police wanted list for four years. He said the SARS Commander, CSP James Nwafor, led his men to Okpoko on a tip-off where the suspects were sharing their loot.
According to him, on sighting the police, the suspects opened fire at them. Ezeh said three of the suspects escaped with gun wounds while three others were apprehended with fatal injuries.http://newtelegraphonline.com/three-die-in-police-kidnappers-shootout/
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