Army kills kidnappers terrorizing Auchi-Benin road

BENIN, Edo State – Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army(NA) acting on credible intelligence  today killed 3 kidnappers, who are believed to be part of the notorious kidnap cum robbery  gang terrorizing the ever busy Auchi-Benin road in Edo State.

The kidnappers, according to Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General  Onyema Nwachukwu  met their waterloo while on their nefarious operation along the axis. 

“They however ran out of luck, as the vigilant troops swooped on them, engaging them in a gun duel that led to the elimination of three members of the gang, while others fled in different directions”, the army said in the statement.

Nwachukwu added that gallant troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one Pump Action Shotgun and other dangerous weapons.  He said efforts are ongoing to track the fleeing criminals and free up that corridor from all forms of violent crime.

The NA  enjoined the general public, particularly the good people of Edo to continue to expose  criminal elements in their localities to law enforcement agencies.

“They are also urged to go about their normal activities as efforts are in place to ensure seamless security”, the NA said.