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Four members of kidnap gang killed by security in Anambra, arrests made

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By Pamela Eboh Awka
Anambra State Security Forces on Sunday neutralized a deadly gang of kidnappers terrorizing people along Nkpor-Umuoji-Ideani road, all in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
Four of the kidnap gang met their waterloo after a gun duel with security operatives following intelligence report while some arrests were made.
Security Forces acting on intelligence report swooped on the areas and after an intense gun battle effectively despatched four of the deadly criminals to the great beyond and also made some arrests.
Recall.that the state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has repeatedly warned that there is no space for any form of criminalities in Anambra State, hence, he declared zero tolerance for criminal activities in the state.
The Governor had also on assumption of office within a short period of time successfully reduced kidnapping and other criminalities in the State to the barest minimum.
Meanwhile, those arrested are currently cooling off in detention, while assisting  the Security Agencies in their investigation to unravel the whereabouts of other kidnappers who are on the run.
Items recovered from the suspects include, a Lexus Jeep and some sophisticated weapons including charms tied around their waists.

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