The Nigerian Army has neutralized three alleged kidnappers that also belong to a notorious robbery gang known for terrorizing the Auchi-Benin road in Edo State.
In a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu and made available to Channel Network Afrique (CNA) indicates that troops of the 4 Brigade acting of credible intelligence intercepted and killed the criminals while carryout their nefarious operation along the axis. Â
“The notorious gang ran out of luck as the vigilant troops swooped on them, engaging them in a gun duel that led to the elimination of three members of the gang while others fled in different directions.Â
“The gallant troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one Pump Action Shotgun and other dangerous weapons” he said.Â
The Army spokesperson further noted that efforts are ongoing to track the fleeing criminals and free up that corridor from all forms of violent crime.Â
The Nigeria Army however, enjoined the public, particularly the Edo state indigenes to continue to expose  criminal elements in their localities to law enforcement agencies as they go about their activities as efforts are in place to ensure their safety.
