The Rivers State Police command said operatives of the command killed three suspected kidnappers at Isiodu Forest in Emohua LGA of the state.
CP Emeka Nwonyi in a press briefing said in continuation of the command’s move to make Rivers State crime free will leave no stone unturned in the process of making Rivers State crime free .
CP Nwonyi said at bout 15;30hours on 16, June,2023 stormed a hideout at Isiodu. The hoodlums on sighting the operatives, opened fire and gun battle ensured, on the process three of the hoodlums were fatally wounded and we’re confirmed dead at the hospital.
CP Nwonyi disclosed that eight magazines,,70 rounds of live ammunition
10 cartridge’s were recovered.
CP Nwonyi stated that Police operatives on routine patrol spotted a corpse tied, with bodily injuries. one suspect was arrested and investigation is ongoing.
CP Nwonyi explained that some hoodlums known for snatching phones were at UPE Borokiri sand field to carry out operation.
He said the operatives stormed there and the hoodlums ran away.onsofgting the operatives.
CP Nwonyi said Baretta pistol was recovered while investigation is ongoing.