Police kill three kidnap suspects during rescue operation in Delta State

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During the rescue mission of the treasurer of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Delta State University, Abraka chapter, Mr. Martins Denedo, no fewer than three suspected kidnappers were killed on Friday.

Mr. Denedo was kidnapped in the early hours of January 1, 2013 on his way home from New Year’s eve church service.

DailyPost gathered that some gunmen had reportedly laid siege at Denedo’s residence in the university community and attacked him when he got out of his car to open his gate. He was immediately driven away in his car; a Nissan Pathfinder Sports Utility Vehicle with registration number, BKW 18 AA.

Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Mr. Famous Ajai, while confirming the rescue operation, said, “Teams of policemen on Friday morning rescued Denedo from the kidnappers’ hideout at Elumo in Abraka, close to Ughelli.

“Three of the kidnappers were killed during an exchange of gunfire with the police while three others were arrested. About two others are still on the run. We are on them and I’m positive that more arrests would be made soonest.”

Ajai said the culprits would be prosecuted when the police completes its investigations.