Delta State Police Command have confirmed the death of three suspected Kidnappers who killed two police officers in an attempt to abduct the wife of a lawmaker in the state.
The Kidnappers, in a failed effort to kidnap the legislator’s wife on September 02, 2024, acousted her at the popular Okoloba Junction, Jakpa Road, Effurun, killing two mobile police officers and her driver, Mr. David Imela, in the process.
A statement by the Delta State Police Police Command said effective security measures were implemented around Warri and its environs to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.
The statement reads: “Following the failed attempted kidnap of the wife of one of the members of Delta State House of Assembly on 2nd of September 2024 at Okoloba Junction Jakpa Road, Uvwie LGA, where the suspected kidnappers murdered two mobile Policemen and the driver Mr. David Imela.
“The Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda immediately ordered water-tight deployment around Warri and environs as well as narrowing the roads and blockage of all exit points. It didn’t take long as Police operatives of Ebrumede division led by the DPO CSP Iwok Ndifereke strategically deployed and created an artificial hold-up at DSC roundabout and sighted the vehicle as described with a matching registration number. On noticing the traffic and sighting the policemen, the hoodlums opened fire on the team which the team equally responded professionally owning to the busy nature of the area.”
According to the statement, the hoodlums immediately abandoned their vehicle and escaped with various degree of bullet injuries. Three (3) AK-47 rifles and their operational vehicle with registration no. WWR-436-GZ were recovered.
It added that; “the CP not satisfied with their escape, directed that the DPO Ebrumede should go all out and ensure the suspects were arrested and brought to book. Armed with available information and exhibit found in the abandoned vehicle, on 3rd October 2024, the DPO Ebrumede Division CSP Iwok Ndifereke led operatives to their hideout in Agbarho where the Police engaged the suspects in a fierce gun duel and the Policemen who were prepared for the battle ahead overpowered the hoodlums, three of the suspects sustained serious gunshot injuries while other escaped and another AK-47 rifle was also recovered.
“The suspects were taken to the Hospital where they were confirmed dead. Manhunt for the other fleeing members of the gang is ongoing.
“The Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda commended the effort and braveness of the DPO and his men displayed during the operation and urged other officers and men of the command to emulate them.”
