Police, vigilante battle kidnappers, kill one in Taraba
arrested seven others, when the operatives in collaboration with vigilante group engaged a kidnap syndicate in gun duel.
The sting operation which according to the spokesman of the state police command, DSP David Misal was successful, led to the rescue of one Tashi Abba who was abducted by the gang from his residence.According to him, ” the Kidnappers of Alh. Tashi Abba were tracked and located in an hide out. “Immediately the kidnappers sighted the police, they engaged the operatives in a gun battle which led to the killing of one Isa Passion and the arrest of seven others.
“The victim was eventually rescued. Investigation is in progress and the suspects would be charged to court.”
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