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Police kill two suspected kidnappers, recover arms in Anambra

Anambra State Police neutralised two suspected kidnappers in a gun duel, recovering an AK-47 rifle and a pump-action gun. com/police-kill-two-suspected-kidnappers-recover-arms-in-anambra/

Police kill two suspected kidnappers, recover arms in Anambra

On Wednesday, the Anambra State Police Command announced the neutralization of two suspected kidnappers after a gunfight took place on Ezeowelle Road in Idemili Local Government Area. According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police's Spokesperson, the operation was conducted by the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu. Upon spotting the suspects, the police swiftly moved to the area.

When confronted, the kidnappers opened fire, resulting in a prolonged shootout. Two of the suspects were fatally shot, while others fled the scene with varying degrees of gunshot injuries. The police recovered an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action gun, and five live cartridges from the crime scene. CP Nnanna Oji Ama, the Police Commissioner, emphasized the state's commitment to combating criminal activities and vowed to continue intelligence-led operations to dismantle criminal networks and ensure residents' safety.

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