Police kill two suspected kidnappers during gun battle in Ondo

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have killed two suspects alleged to be kidnappers in Ilu Abo, along Akure-Owo highway, Akure North Local Council Area of the state.

The suspects numbering about seven had invaded a block industry in the community in the early hours of Wednesday when men of the Federal Highway Patrol Unit responded to a distress call.

While confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, revealed that during the gun duel, two of the suspects were neutralized while other members of the gang fled into the bush with gunshot wounds.

“A patrol team from the Federal Highway Patrol Unit, Ilu-Abo responded to a distress call regarding the activities of armed men at Olaiya Block Industry, located beside Ilu-Abo High School.

“During the encounter, two of the suspected kidnappers were neutralised, while the remaining members of the gang escaped into the surrounding bush with varying degrees of gunshot injuries.

“Meanwhile, one locally fabricated pistol, Live Catridges, four mobile phones, several face masks, as well as two ATM Cards believed to belong to the criminal syndicate or their victims were recovered.”