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One suspected kidnapper killed, AK-47 recovered in Toungo gun battle in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama 

One suspected kidnapper has been killed and an AK-47 rifle recovered during a gun battle between security operatives and armed men in Toungo Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

The incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. on Friday at Tipson Village, when a combined patrol team of police officers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) encountered a group of gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.

A security source told Zagazola that the patrol team engaged the suspects in a fierce exchange of gunfire.

“As a result of the gun duel, one of the suspects was neutralised, while others escaped with suspected bullet wounds,” the source said.

According to the source, one AK-47 rifle bearing breech number 31794, without a magazine, was recovered from the scene.

The deceased suspect was later identified as Rabiu Alhaji Shehu, a resident of Mayo Butali Village in Toungo LGA.

Zagazola  gathered that efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.

“The Anti-Kidnapping Unit has been detailed to carry out a discreet investigation, while patrols have been intensified in the area to prevent further criminal activities,” the source added.