The fear of Obiano’s “Operation Kpochapu” is the beginning of
wisdom for all forms of criminals in Anambra State.
A detachment of the dreaded joint security operatives recorded
a huge success over the weekend as they engaged some kidnappers in a gun duel.
A 6-man gang of suspected kidnappers were yesterday by Anambra State Police Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS,
after a gun battle at Okpoko in Ogbaru local government area during which three
members of the gang were feared dead and a woman, Mrs. Edith Maduekwe,
kidnapped by the gang, rescued by the police.
Mrs. Maduekwe, who was kidnapped by the suspects at Oba in
Idemili South local government area was rescued at an erosion site in Oraukwu
in Idemili North local government area of the state.
After the gun battle, the police recovered seven hundred and
seventy six thousand naira (N776, 000) from the suspects, which was part of the
N1.4 million ransom paid by the family of the victim.
Items recovered from the suspects include one AK-47 rifle
with 90 rounds of ammunition, one pump action gun and 10 live cartridges,
assorted charms and other weapons.
Parading the suspects yesterday, Anambra State Police Public
Relations Officer, Mr. Uche Ezeh said the leader of the gang known as Charlie
Parker had been on the wanted list of the Police for four 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 loot was being shared by the suspects.
He said when the suspects sighted the police, they opened
fire and the police had to return fire, leading to the death of the three
suspects.
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