Police kill 8 suspected kidnappers in Edo state

The Edo State Police Command has killed eight suspected kidnappers in the state within the last three weeks, and also rescued two kidnap victims within the period under review.

Penpushing reports that, the Commissioner of Police, Phillip Ogbadu, made this known in his maiden media briefing since assumption of office, adding that in addition the command arrested 26 people for alleged cultism, 17 for alleged armed robbery and 11 persons for alleged kidnapping..

“From January 13 to today February 5, that is three weeks since I resumed office here, we have killed eight kidnap suspects during operations.Within the period under review, the command also arrested 71 suspects for various crimes in the state”,Ogbadu said

Penpushing further reports that, he revealed that three suspected ritualists, six murder suspects, one rape suspect, as well as five suspects were arrested for alleged unlawful possession of fire-arms and two for alleged  assault.

The police boss said exhibits, which included two AK-47 rifles, one TO6 gun, eight locally made guns, 119 live ammunition and 27 cartridges, were recovered from the suspects, while eight vehicles, one motorcycle, three empty magazines and two dummy guns were also recovered.

“The command adopted a due diligence system of administration, robust tactical operations and ensured that cases are properly investigated and prosecuted. Highlights of the activities undertaken in the period under review include anti-crime patrols and raid operations around identified black spots and these are still ongoing.

“Bush combing patrols are also ongoing in the state and town hall stakeholders meetings have commenced and will be regularly held to review the security situation. Engagement of community members in accordance with community policing philosophy of the IGP, as well as intelligence-led policing will be encouraged,” he said

Penpushing also reports that, Ogbadu called for cooperation and support from the government and residents in the state in order to rid the state of crimes, and urged members of the public, landlords, agents, traditional rulers, park operators and opinion leaders to be sensitive and responsive to strange faces seen within their communities.

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