By Ife Osemedua

365Daily  – The  Kogi State Police Command has secured the release of a man who was kidnapped at PYN junction, Ajaokuta-Lokoja Road, Kogi State.

This followed a raid of the kidnappers’den by the police on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

The Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP William Aya, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lokoja on Monday, April 26, 2021.

Aya said the kidnappers engaged in a gun duel with the police but succumbed and were forced to flee with bullet wounds.

The Command spokesman added that two AK-47 rifles and 29 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the raid.

He explained that the man was abducted by four gunmen at about 3:30pm on April 25, and forced into the bush by the gunmen.

The statement read: “On receiving the report, a team of policemen led by Ajaokuta Divisional Police Officer, CSP Shola Night, immediately embarked on a search and rescue operation.

“The effort eventually paid off when policemen traced the kidnappers to their hideout at about 8pm and engaged them in a gun duel.”

“The victim was rescued unhurt and two AK-47 rifles with 29 rounds of ammunition were recovered,” he added.

The statement added that the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ede Ayuba, has directed hospitals and members of the public to report anybody with bullet wounds to the nearest police station.