Police in Delta kill 2 kidnappers in gun battle

By Ochuko Akuopha

ASABA – OPERATIVES of the Delta State Police Command, connected Wednesday, changeable dead, 2 suspected kidnappers successful a weapon conflict astatine a bush successful Nniogbo Owa Ekei, Boji Boji Owa, Ika North East Local Government Area.

Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, Mr. Bright Edafe, disclosed this successful a statement, saying that 1 AK-47 rifle, with 40 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and 2 magazines, were recovered.

The connection said: “Delta State Police command, successful a combined effort with men of Operation Delta Sweep, contiguous recorded a large breakthrough successful the combat against Kidnapping successful the state.

“On 17th September 2025 astatine 1100hours, the DPO Owa-oyibu received accusation that immoderate kidnappers were sighted astatine Nniogbo Owa Ekei Boji Boji Owa.

“Acting connected this information, the DPO led a combined squad of Policemen and vigilantes alongside 2 teams of Operation Delta expanse and swung into action.

“The combined teams stormed the bush wherever the suspects, upon sighting the teams, opened fire, which was repelled by the teams.

“In the fierce weapon duel, 2 of the suspected kidnappers sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to Owa-Alero wide hospital, wherever they were confirmed dormant by the doc connected duty.

“During the operations, 1 AK-47 rifle, with forty rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, and 2 magazines were recovered. Manhunt for the different fleeing suspects is ongoing.”

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