January 07, (THEWILL) – Two members of a kidnapping gang who killed four soldiers and abducted two Korean expatriates working for Daewoo Nigeria Limited on December 12, 2023, have been neutralised by Nigerian Army troops
Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, Spokesperson of the Nigerian Army 6 Division, Port Harcourt, said in a statement on Tuesday, that the gang members were neutralised by troops of 5 Battalion during a raid on their hideout in Kalaogbokolo, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers.
“The gang killed four soldiers and abducted two Korean expatriates working for Daewoo Nigeria Limited on Dec. 12, 2023.
“Two of the gang members were apprehended during the operation but were neutralised after attempting to escape into the bush following a lengthy chase by the soldiers,” he said, adding that the operation followed credible intelligence.
Danjuma said the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, a Fabrique National rifle, a pump action shotgun, two locally made rifles, three AK-47 magazines, three rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, and 13 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.
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