*Recovers875 rounds of live cartridges
By; ONYEKACHUKWU MELUWA, Warri
The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Delta State Command has confirmed the death of a suspected kidnapper and armed robber in Inene Community, Ughellli North Local Government Area of the State.
The state police command also confirmed the arrest of a suspected gun runner and recovery of eight-hundred and seventy-five rounds of live cartridges, one AK-47 rifle loaded with ten rounds of live ammunition.
This was disclosed In a statement signed and forwarded to journalists on Monday morning in Asaba, the state capital by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP. Bright Edafe.
It said, “the special squad deployed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi to Ughelli North LGA has been embarking on an intelligence-led policing strategy that has been paying off leading to the arrest of over nine suspected kidnappers and recovery of firearms.
“The team again recorded another major achievement on 16/5/2024 at about 0200hrs, when they stormed Inene Community in Ughellli North LGA, Delta State, on the trail of the leader of a dreaded kidnapping syndicate known as Joel Joseph, who is a native of Ekakpamre Community in Ughelli North LGA Delta State.
“The suspect upon sighting the operatives opened fire on the operatives, and in the ensuing gun duel, the suspect sustained serious gunshot injuries and was taken to the General Hospital Ughelli where he died while receiving treatment.
“One AK47 Rifle loaded with ten (10) rounds of Live Ammunition was recovered from him. Efforts are being intensified to arrest other gang members as contained in the intel.
“On 16/05/2024 at about 0945hrs, operatives of Safe Delta deployed to Head-Bridge, Asaba while they were on stop and search duty, intercepted a white Toyota Hiace Bus (REG. NO: AYB573XC), driven by one Friday Emmanuel, a 43yrs old male suspect from Morsogar, Ethiope-West LGA, Delta State.
“Upon subjecting the said vehicle to search, Eight Hundred and Seventy-Five rounds of Live Cartridges concealed in a sack wrapped with pieces of clothes were recovered.
“The suspect was arrested for further investigation, and the exhibit was impounded. Investigation is still ongoing.
“CP Abaniwonda Olufemi reiterates that through these proactive measures that are being implemented, the Command will curb crime and further broaden the outreach of the police in creating a safe and secure environment for our communities.” The statement added.
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