Army, others raid kidnappers' den in Akwa Ibom, kill notorious kingpin, rescue victims

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Troops of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, with the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), as well as other security agencies have

raided kidnappers’ hideout in Obon Ebot, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and killed a notorious kingpin and gang leader Otobong Moses, alias Otoabasi.

The Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. Samuel Akari, disclosed this to newsmen after the raid on Wednesday. Other items recovered include: two military monkey jackets, one helmet strapped with military camouflage uniform, 2 pairs of military camouflage uniform, one military police beret, one police camouflage face cap, one military pull over, ATM card, two TV sets, a standing fan, decoder and four generator sets.

“The first phase of the operations was conducted on May 12; during the operations, troops raided the criminals hideout, but on sighting the troops, the criminals abandoned their hideout and fled.

 

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