By Sylvester Idowu
Operatives of the special Delta State Police Command squad, Eagle-Net, have rescued a middle-aged man from kidnappers camp at Usiefurun community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.
The victim, identified as James Emmanuel, was rescued last Saturday at about 12.25 a.m. by the special squad following tip-off, as they engaged the hoodlums in a shoot-out.
THISDAY learnt that the hoodlums later succumbed to the superior fire power of the police, abandoned the victim and fled with gunshot injuries.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Edafe Bright, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), confirmed the incident.
He disclosed that the commander of the Eagle Net, at about 12: 25 a.m. on April 10, 2021, received a distress call of an attempted robbery/kidnap at Usiefurun community by railway bridge in Ughelli South, and quickly mobilised operatives to the area.
“On their arrival, the hoodlums, on sighting the policemen, opened fire but the security agents retaliated in full force which made the hoodlums to abandon the victim and escaped to a nearby bush with gunshot injuries,” he said.
Edafe disclosed that the victim, Emmanuel, was eventually rescued in the process and his snatched white Toyota Venza with registration number: GBJ 456 FD was recovered.
The PPRO said the police have launched a manhunt for the possible arrest of the fleeing hoodlums suspected to have escaped with bullet injuries.
He said: “The state Commissioner of Police, Ari Muhammed Ali, is appealing to members of the public to continue to support the police by giving credible information that will help in bringing these criminals to book. He also assured members of the public that their identity will be treated with utmost confidentiality.”
