Police sergeant, kidnapper killed in Anambra gun battle

A police sergeant, Moses Jacob and a kidnapper were killed on Friday during a gun battle between the police and a gang of Kidnappers in Anambra State.

It was gathered that a gang of kidnappers engaged a police team in a gun battle on the Abba-Ukwulu Road in the state.

Accordingto reports, the deceased gang member, whose identity has yet to be ascertained, was said to have ambushed the police team, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, while confirming the development, explained that the police were trailing the gang, which had earlier kidnapped one Dr Achugbu Pascal, before running into the kidnappers’ ambush.

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Mohammed said: “The ambush led to serious exchange of gunfire as a result of which F/NO.444849 Sgt Moses Jacob attached to SARS sustained gunshot wound while one of the attackers whose identity has yet to be ascertained was fatally wounded during the encounter.

“Both casualties were taken to the hospital for medical attention but confirmed dead on arrival by doctors. Their corpses have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

“Meanwhile, one of the suspects was arrested and effort is ongoing to rescue the victim still in captivity, and also apprehend other fleeing perpetrators in order to bring them to justice.”

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