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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