A kidnapper, identified as Amodu Gonsho, has been killed by the police in Edo State during a gun battle.
It was gathered that the kidnapper was killed on Monday after a failed kidnaping operation.
- Tobacco kills 30, 000 Nigerians annually – WHO
- IPI Nigeria seeks withdrawal of vexatious charges against WikkiTimes publisher, reporter
The state command’s spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the operatives of the command, while on routine patrol, encountered suspected kidnappers attempting to kidnap their victim.
SPONSOR AD
He said the suspected kidnappers, on sighting the police, opened fire, leading to a gun battle, adding that in the process one of the kidnappers, Amodu Gonsho, who was a notorious kidnapper on the command’s wanted list, was killed.
Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.
