From Paul Osuyi, Asaba
Three suspected kidnappers and armed robbers have been gunned by operatives of Delta State Police Command during an exchange of fire Ebrumede, Warri area of the state.
The suspects who were sighted in a tricycle were flagged down operatives on visibility patrol along Ogbolokposo area of the community.
Rather than stop, the occupants jumped out and started running while opening with the security operatives who responded swiftly.
In the process, three out of the four fleeing suspects sustained fatal injuries, and were later confirmed dead at the hospital where they were rushed to.
Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Bright Edafe who confirmed the death of the suspects in a statement issued on Tuesday, added that one AK-47 rifle was recovered.
Edafe also confirmed the arrest of two suspected armed robbers in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state.
He said one locally made cut to size gun was recovered from the home of one of the suspects, Musa Saliu (27) whose confession led to the arrest of the second suspect, Zulka Muhammed (29).
Edafe further confirmed the arrest of two suspected Indian hemp dealer in Otu-Jeremi, Ughelli South Local Government Area.
The suspects, Matthew Richard (32) and Sampson Mashama (37), according to Edafe run a notorious black spot where they deal on sales and distribution of illicit drugs and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.
He said several packs and wraps of weeds suspected to be Indian Hemp were recovered.
The police image maker added that all the cases were still under investigation.