Operatives of the Nigerian Navy at the newly established Naval War
College at Ubima Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers
State have arrested five notorious kidnappers terrorizing Ubima and its
environs.
The Guardian gathered that the suspects conspired and kidnapped
personnel of the Nigerian Navy and his daughter at about 8pm on Thursday
around Ozuoha/Omademe communities in Ikwere Local Government Area.
The same group was also alleged to have attempted to assassinate a
Director of the College. The Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship Pat,
Samson Bura, who disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt,
yesterday, said the Navy mobilized a quick response team in
collaboration with other security agencies towards rescuing the
personnel and his daughter.
In the encounter, gun fight ensued between the kidnappers and the
armed rescue team where the superior firepower of the team prevailed and
led to the successful rescue of the victims.and dislodgement of the
kidnappers den in Omademe Community,” Bura stated, adding that the
operation led to the arrest of five suspects who were in possession of
dangerous weapons.
He disclosed that three of the suspects were wounded, while their
suspected gang leader escaped with gunshot wounds, explaining that
efforts are ongoing to track and arrest the ring leader, Kirgika Stanley
Lucky, popularly known as Schoolboy.
The commander said the suspects have been handed over to the Nigeria
Police for further investigation and prosecution.Meanwhile, the navy has
declared Kirgika Stanley Lucky, alias Schoolboy wanted urging members
of the Public with useful information that could lead to his arrest to
contact the nearest police station or other security agencies.
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