Six suspected kidnappers engaged
Anambra State Police Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in a gun battle at Okpoko in
Ogbaru local government area yesterday November 9th, and three members of the
gang were killed, while Mrs. Edith Maduekwe, who had been kidnapped by the gang
was rescued.
Mrs. Maduekwe, who was kidnapped by
the suspects on October 4th, at Oba in Idemili South LGA, was rescued at an
erosion site in Oraukwu in Idemili North local government area of the state.
After the shoot out, N776, 000, one
AK-47 rifle with 90 rounds of ammunition one pump action gun and 10 live
cartridges, assorted charms and other weapons.
N1.4 million ransom had already been
paid by the family of the victim.
Parading the suspects yesterday,
Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Uche Ezeh said the leader of
the gang, Charlie Parker has been on the wanted list of the Police for 4 years.
He said following a tip-off, the state SARS commander, Mr. James Nwafor, a
Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, led his men to the place at Okpoko, where
the suspects were sharing the loot.
The suspects opened fire when they
saw the police and the police returned fire, killing three suspects in the
process.
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