The Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) has recovered 10 out of the 13 rifles carted away by bandits and criminals after killing some operatives in Ohoro forest in Ughelli, Delta State.
Recall that in a recent tragic events in Ohoro Forest, Ughelli Delta State, some police operatives were ambushed and gruesomely murdered leading to the loss of thirteen (13) police rifles to the criminal suspects, the FID-IRT.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Office in a statement on Tuesday said some of the suspected killers have also been neutralised.
According to him, the operatives that leveraged on the recent charge on succinct intelligence gathering and sharing for effective operational deployments in the raid.
He said , “during a coordinated operation, the gallant operatives of the FID-IRT engaged the suspects in a gun duel which led to the neutralization of some of the suspects while the police operatives successfully reclaimed ten (10) of the stolen weapons, and recovered some arms used by the assailants.
Police also said “Additionally, the Nigeria Police has effectively addressed the kidnapping crisis that has plagued the Lagos-Ibadan expressway with the arrest of six (6) members of the notorious kidnapping gang terrorizing the area. The suspects are currently in custody, cooperating with ongoing investigations.
“The IGP has reassured the public that the Police will continue to employ all necessary measures to combat criminal activities across the nation as the safety and security of Nigerian citizens remain the top priority, and the Force is committed to maintaining peace and order through diligent and proactive efforts.
“He reiterated the determination of his leadership to creating a safe and secure environment for all citizens while appreciating their support and cooperation”.
