Operatives of the Delta State Police Command, on Wednesday, shot dead, two suspected kidnappers in a gun battle at a bush in Nniogbo Owa Ekei, Boji Boji Owa, in Ika North-East Local Government Area of the State.

Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, Mr. Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement, saying that one AK-47 rifle, with 40 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and two magazines were recovered.

The statement said: “Delta State Police command, in a combined effort with men of Operation Delta Sweep, today recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against Kidnapping in the state.

“On 17th September 2025 at 1100hours, the DPO Owa-oyibu received information that some kidnappers were sighted at Nniogbo Owa Ekei Boji Boji Owa.

“Acting on this information, the DPO led a combined team of Policemen and vigilantes alongside two teams of Operation Delta sweep and swung into action.

“The combined teams stormed the bush where the suspects, upon sighting the teams, opened fire, which was repelled by the teams.

“In the fierce gun duel, two of the suspected kidnappers sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to Owa-Alero general hospital, where they were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

“During the operations, one AK-47 rifle, with forty rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, and two magazines were recovered. Manhunt for the other fleeing suspects is ongoing.” (Vanguard, but headline rejigged)