By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi state Police command on Wednesday in Ajaokuta axis of the state killed two suspected kidnappers after exchanging gun battle.
Suspected kidnappers dressed in military uniform were killed on Wednesday by Kogi state police command after a gun battle with security men in Ajaokuta Area while three other suspects escaped into the bush with gun injuries.
According to the statement from the command, the alleged criminals numbering five had blocked the road stopping vehicles until the men of the Anti-Crime Patrol team of the Nigerian Police swooped on them and engaged them in fierce gun battle.
The statement added that the police team are currently on the trails of the fleeing suspected kidnappers, combing bush areas around the location of incidence.
Items recovered from the criminals, according to the statement include two wooden AK47, 25 assorted GSM handsets, one First Bank ATM card bearing Mohammed Jamiu and undisclosed sum of money.
Meanwhile, the Kogi state government has praised the gallantry and swift response of the security forces who are ever poised to secure the state from criminal elements.
The Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello through his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu called on citizens to go about their normal businesses as the state is battle ready to confront criminal elements.
