Security operative in Anambra state have killed one of the leaders of gunmen terrorising Anambra State and arrested five others gang members, including a native doctor.
The security operative also rescued four kidnap victims in Oba in Idemimili local government of Anambra state.
A source said the gang had on Sunday attacked and kidnapped two persons at Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area, and another two persons in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area.
Confirming the development, the Anambra State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, in a statement made available to Daily Trust in Awka, on Monday, said that based on intelligence, four abducted victims in Neni town in Anaocha local government area of the state were rescued
He said the Police Operatives working with the Vigilante in the area, stormed the location, on Sunday, 5th June, 2022, rescued the four victims and arrested one Emeka who was suspected of complicity in the crime.
According to Ikenga ,upon interrogation, he (Emeka), confessed to the crime and led detectives to the hideout of his gang in Oba town, in Idemili where detectives engaged the gangsters in a shootout.
He said the gang leader, one Chinedu Ajogu a.k.a Sampolo, was gunned down and five others including their native doctor were arrested for interrogation and prosecution.
He said the age bracket of the rescued victims ranged from 40-60 years.
He also urged residents to provide more information about the hoodlums for peace to be restored in the state.
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