ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Enugu State Police has killed two miscreants, while many others escaped into the forest with fatal gunshot wounds, during a gun duel.
Police Operatives of the State Command, in the evening hours of 3 September, foiled an attempt by hoodlums to kidnap some road users at Ogbeke-Nike, along Ugwogo-Nike/Opi/Nsukka road,
The hoodlums had blocked the road and shot sporadically, before the Operatives, some of whom were on VIPs escort duty, gallantly responded.
However, one of the Operatives who sustained a gunshot wound in the ensuing gun duel was taken to the hospital and later confirmed dead by doctors in the morning hours of today, 4 September, 2023.
His remains have been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy, according to press releases issued by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer, State Headquarters, Enugu, on Monday.
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One (1) AK-47 rifle with two (2) magazines, eighty-two (82) and sixteen (16) rounds of 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm calibres of live ammunition respectively, one (1) cutlass, two (2) mobile phones and other incriminating exhibits, were recovered from the hoodlums.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, while mourning the unfortunate loss of the Operative, whom he described as gallant even in death, has commended the entire Police personnel, the Neighbourhood Watch Group and Forest Guards involved in the operation for their courage and job well done.
He reiterates the firm commitment of the Police to ruthlessly deal with, and rid the State of unrepentant criminals, especially those involved in violent crimes.
The CP, therefore, enjoins citizens of the State to remain security conscious, law-abiding and promptly report criminals and individuals found with bullet wounds to the nearest Police Station. Or call the Command’s emergency hotlines on 08032003702, 08075380883, 08086671202 or 08098880172, or send emails to infoenugupolice@gmail.com.