Three suspected kidnappers were gunned down, while collecting ransom demanded before the release of their victim in Song Local Government Area, Adamawa state.
The killing followed an actionable operational techniques, which led vigilantes in Murke, Song LGA ambushing the kidnappers who came out of the bush around 8:30pm on Thursday for the collection of ransom demanded before the release of their victim, Queen Bakomi.
Two of the kidnappers were shot dead on the spot, while one other ran into the bush with gunshot wounds, but was later apprehended with the captive successfully freed in the operation.
Sources from Balma community informed NEWS PLATFORM that the hoodlums had earlier stormed the residence of Bakomi Andrawus, where they shot him on his chest which led to his untimely death.
After killing Bakomi, the kidnappers went on and abducted Queen, the daugther of the deceased where she spent 6 days in the bush with the suspects demanding N2million ransom before releasing her.
The family had while preparing for the burial of late Bakomi, who was shot dead by the suspects, taxed themselves and raised the sum of N170, 000, in order to secure the release of the girl.
Family source told NEWS PLATFORM that after pleading with the abductors and informing them about the financial condition of the family, they (kidnappers) agreed to collect whatever amount of money they raised to that effect.
It was at this point that the suspected kidnappers directed the representatives of family to take the money to a particular place in the bush for collection.
But considering the plight of the family, the vigilantes resolved to confront the kidnappers where they ambushed and killed 2 of them on the spot, while the other suspect who ran into the bush with bullet wounds, was later trailed and shot dead.
Reacting on the development, the spokesman of the State Police Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the incident.
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