Kwara: Suspected kidnaper shot dead, 5 others arrested in gun duel  

 

A suspected kidnapper has been shot dead during a gun duel with a combined team of police operatives and local vigilante men following an attack on a camp in Alo village,  in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state. 

In the aftermath of the operation, one of the suspected  kidnappers was shot dead, three were injured while five were arrested. 

The incident ,Bleuprint gathered, occurred on the night of February, when the suspected kidnappers carried out an attack on the camp of one Alhaji Taofio Fulani in Alo village, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state where three persons were abducted and taken to an unknown destination.

‘On the night of February 24, 2024, at about 0030hrs, a gang of suspected kidnappers carried out a brazen attack on the camp of Alhaji Taofio Fulani in Alo village, Ifelodun LGA. During the attack, three persons were abducted and taken to an unknown destination.”

A statement  issued Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ejire Adeyemi- Toun, said following the attack, “swift  response by police operatives and vigilantes resulted in a coordinated search operation in the surrounding bush. 

“As a result, one Babangida Soliu ‘M’, narrowly escaped from the kidnappers, while two victims, Halimat Umaru ‘F’ and Husseinat Isiaka ‘F’ both aged 20 years were successfully rescued unharmed. They have since been re-united with their families.

“In further pursuit of the kidnappers and the ensuing gun duel, one of the perpetrators, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was neutralized. Additionally, two suspects, Saidu Soliu and Soliu Abass, sustained serious injuries and were promptly taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

“Subsequently, five suspects were apprehended in connection with the incident.”