Security forces and Vigilantes have killed two dreaded kidnappers Monday Mimiko and Abu Billi in Kogi State during an intensive gun- battle.
Mimiko alias Aneni the law and Billi alias Don German died during crossfire with security personnel while two others escaped with gunshot .
The kidnappers were said to have been operating and terrorising communities in Dekina Local Government Area of the State for long.
In the process, three kidnapped victims were rescued
“Confirming the incident, Dekina LGA Chairman, Mr Ishaq Okolo, said that he was aware of the operation, noting that the security operatives were acting on the instruction of the governor.
“The governor had directed security agents to fish out criminal elements wherever they are in the society.
“Okolo urged members of the public to give useful information about criminals to the security agencies noting that all hands must be on deck to ensure a crime-free society,” he said.
