Monday, August 17, 2026 -Two suspected kidnappers were neutralised while two kidnapped victims were rescued during a gun duel between security operatives and kidnappers in a forest in Imo State.
According to a statement by the Nigerian Police Force Public
Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, that the operation followed an intelligence
report.
He noted that the report prompted police operatives and
local vigilantes to mobilise to the forest where the victims were being held.
According to him, the security team came under attack from
the kidnappers, leading to a gun battle.
He added that two of the suspected kidnappers were
neutralised during the encounter, while others escaped with gunshot injuries.
“The hoodlums engaged the operatives in a gun duel,
resulting in the neutralisation of two kidnappers while others escaped with
gunshot injuries,” he said.
The statement also revealed that two kidnapped victims were
rescued unharmed.
“The two kidnapped victims were successfully rescued
unharmed,” he added.
However, a vigilante member who participated in the
operation sustained a gunshot injury and was later confirmed dead at a
hospital.
“Regrettably, one vigilante sustained a fatal gunshot injury
and was confirmed dead at the hospital,” he stated.
He concluded that the matter is being investigated by the
State Criminal Investigation Department, Owerri.
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