ENUGU STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE VOWS TO DEAL RUTHLESSLY WITH VIOLENT CRIMINALS

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, CP, Kanayo Uzegbu has reiterated its commitment in dealing ruthlessly with unrepentant violent criminals and their activities in Enugu State.

In a statement issued yesterday through the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP, Daniel Ndukwe, revealed that the police command serving in Hawk Tactical Squad, yesterday responded to credible information and rescued four kidnapped victims in a forest yesterday at Agbogazi-Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area, barely one hour after their kidnap. The command explained that the hoodlums, upon sighting the Operatives, opened fire on them, but the gallant and tactful Operatives returned fire, neutralizing one of the hoodlums, forcing others to escape with fatal gunshot wounds, adding that One AK-47 rifle loaded with nineteen rounds of live ammunition was recovered from them, while further manhunt operations to fish out the fleeing suspects are ongoing.

The police commissioner, while commending the gallant efforts of the operatives, urged them to ensure that the fleeing miscreants are fished out, dead or alive.

He further advised the citizens of the State to remain law-abiding, vigilant, supportive, and report individuals sighted with gunshot wounds to the nearest Police Station.