
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Enugu State successfully neutralized two armed gunmen on Sunday evening.
The gunmen were attempting to kidnap several road users, including a former local government chairman, at Ogbeke Nike along the Ugwuogo-Opi-Nsukka road.
According to reports, the hoodlums had barricaded the road and opened fire indiscriminately. However, the situation took a turn when the police, who were escorting the unnamed former local government chairman, bravely intervened.
In a statement released by the spokesperson of the state Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, it was revealed that two of the criminals were swiftly neutralized at the scene, while others managed to escape into the nearby forest, sustaining fatal gunshot wounds.
The police were able to recover an AK-47 rifle with two magazines, as well as 82 and 16 rounds of live ammunition of 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm calibers, respectively. Additionally, a cutlass and two mobile phones belonging to the hoodlums were also seized.
Tragically, one police officer sustained a gunshot wound during the intense exchange of fire with the kidnappers. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the officer succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by doctors on Monday morning.
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police Kanayo Uzuegbu expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of the gallant officer.
He commended the entire police personnel, as well as the Neighbourhood Watch Group and Forest Guards involved in the operation, for their exceptional courage and commendable performance.
The Commissioner reiterated the unwavering commitment of the police to relentlessly combat and eradicate unrepentant criminals, particularly those involved in violent crimes, from the state.
In light of these events, the Commissioner urged the citizens of Enugu State to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and promptly report any suspicious activities
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