Three gunmen shot dead as suspected kidnappers engage Soldiers in gun duel, N2.4m, riffle recovered
Three gunmen shot dead as suspected kidnappers engage Soldiers in gun duel, N2.4m, riffle recovered
Soldiers from the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Asaba have gunned down three suspected kidnappers following a gunfight in the Otulu community, Aniocha South Local Government Area.
The operation, which took place on Monday, also led to the recovery of N2.4 million in cash, an AK-47 rifle, 52 rounds of live ammunition, mobile phones, and other valuables.
The suspects were killed after they abducted Igiri Samuel, a staff of Seth Integrated Farms, and a young woman on Friday in Akwu-kwu-Igbo.
Following the abduction, the Government House tracking unit, working with troops from the 63 Brigade, located the suspects and trailed them from Atuma-Iga to their hideout in Otulu.
Upon sighting the soldiers, the kidnappers opened fire, but they were quickly overpowered in the ensuing exchange.
One soldier sustained gunshot wounds during the operation and is currently receiving medical treatment. An injured suspect was also captured and is being treated.
