Wednesday, September 4, 2024 -Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed two policemen and a driver during an attempt to abduct Mrs. Christy Uroye, wife of the lawmaker representing Warri South Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Augustine Uroye.
It was gathered that the incident
happened at Okoloba Junction, along Jakpa road in Effurun, Uvwie Local
Government Area of Delta State on Monday night, September 2, 2024.
Eyewitnesses said the abductors shot the
driver and the police officers escorting the lawmaker's wife in the SUV
abducted her.
According to punch, the
gunmen crashed their getaway vehicle along the busy road while trying to escape
with the captive, thus allowing for Mrs. Uroye’s rescue.
The victim is said to be currently
receiving treatment at a nearby private hospital
Eyewitnesses narrated that during the attack, residents of
the area were forced to flee from the scene to avoid getting hit by stray
bullets.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident to the publication,
adding that the operation was “not successful.”
Edafe further stated in a terse message
that three AK-47 rifles were recovered from the suspects’ vehicle.
A family source who confirmed the incident
on Tuesday, on the condition of anonymity, said;
“The abductors’ vehicle got involved in an
accident along the road with their captive while the woman is now receiving
treatment in a private hospital in the locality."
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