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Wanted Kidnapper Arrested, Killed While Attempting Escape in Borno
Wanted Kidnapper Arrested, Killed While Attempting Escape in Borno
By:Zagazola Makama
A notorious kidnapper identified as Garba (surname unknown), who had been on the wanted list of security agencies, has been arrested in Gombi Town, Adamawa State.
Police sources in Borno said that the arrest was carried out on March 26 at about 12:00 p.m. by a joint patrol team comprising police operatives and professional hunters following credible intelligence.
During preliminary investigations, the suspect confessed to being in possession of one locally made AK-47 rifle and a locally made pistol. The weapons were recovered.
However, while being transported to the police station, Garba attempted to escape and was shot. He was rushed to Cottage Hospital, Gombi, where he was confirmed dead.
Wanted Kidnapper Arrested, Killed While Attempting Escape in Borno