KOGI: Two notorious kidnappers gunned down by security operatives

TWO dreaded kidnappers Monday Mimiko and Abu Billi terrorising the confluence state and the entire North Central region have been killed.

The criminals reportedly met their Waterloo during an  intensive gun-battle with security forces and vigilantes.

Mimiko alias Aneni the law and Billi alias Don German died during crossfire with security personnel while two others escaped with gunshot wounds.

The incident was said to have happened along Idah road.

The kidnappers were said to have been operating and terrorising communities in Dekina Local Government Area of the State for long.

It was gathered that three kidnapped victims were rescued by the joint security operatives after the gun-battle.

Reacting to the development Governor  Yahaya Bello commended the exploit of the security forces and the vigilantes.

Bello, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, yesterday, said the successful fight against criminals in the state is also coming at a time when insecurity is heightened in some parts of the country.

He added that the repel by the Joint Taskforce of Neighborhood watch, vigilantes, hunters and other security agents led to the death of the gang members as three captives were release.

“The kidnappers, whose names were Monday Mimiko alias Aneni the law and Abu Billi alias Don German died during crossfire with security personnel while two others escaped with gunshot wounds.

“The security team also freed three persons kidnapped by the gang during operation around Egume.

“The criminals had been terrorising the Okura axis of Dekina LGA for years engaging in kidnapping and armed robbery,” he said.

Confirming the report, Dekina LGA Chairman, Mr Ishaq Okolo, said that he was aware of the operation, noting that the security operatives were acting on the instruction of the governor.

The governor had directed security agents to fish out criminal elements wherever they are in the society.