No fewer than 9 kidnappers were gruesomely killed in Lagos by the Nigeria police force in a fierce shootout with the criminal gang.
Among the nine kidnappers who were killed by the police in the shootout include an up-and-coming Nollywood actor and a producer.
The actor, who was based in Port Harcourt, and the producer, identified as Prince Henry Ode, were reportedly involved in kidnapping activities.
The police fatally shot the suspects during a confrontation.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community, with many expressing disbelief and sadness over the tragic turn of events.
The Lagos State police public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement said; “the kidnappers who were caught unawares would not give up easily as they engaged the police officers in a shoot-out. They of course bowed to the superior fire power of the police. Nine of them were neutralized while two escaped with gunshot injuries. Four AK-47 rifles, four locally-made semiautomatic pistols, nine AK47 magazines, three walkie-talkies, one POS machine and a loud speaker were recovered from them. Also recovered are their two operational vehicles: one black Toyota 4Runner and a blue Lexus RX350. Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.”
“It is worthy of note that the Command had been on the trail of this gang for the past eight months for their numerous kidnapping of wealthy individuals in Isolo, Okota, Ejigbo and Ladipo areas of Lagos State. We are proud to declare that their reign of terror has effectively come to an end.”
