POLICE NEUTRALISE THREE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS IN KEBBI, RECOVER AK-47
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Kebbi State Police Command says its operatives have neutralised three suspected kidnappers during a gun battle in Shanga Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday after intelligence revealed that a gang of kidnappers had been sighted in a forest along the Tungargiwa–Saminaka road, allegedly plotting to ambush commuters.
In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, the Divisional Police Officer of Shanga mobilised a combined team of policemen and vigilante operatives to the area.
“Upon arrival, the team engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun battle. At the end of the encounter, three suspected kidnappers were neutralised, while one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and seven live rounds of ammunition were recovered,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, commended the operatives for their swift response, describing the operation as proof of the command’s resolve to rid the state of violent crime.
He noted that intensified patrols across Shanga and neighbouring communities were already yielding positive results, adding that the success of the operation underscored the importance of collaboration between security agencies and residents.
CP Sani further urged citizens to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements, stressing that proactive intelligence sharing remains vital to ensuring public safety.
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