A member of the kidnap gang nabbed

Troops of 14 Brigade Garrison based in Ohafia, Abia State have bust a notorious kidnapping gang, operating at Nkporo community in the area.

During the operation, the troops were able to rescue a victim who was earlier shot and kidnapped at Aba on 6 April.

However one of the suspected kidnappers Mr Chidiebere Sunday was apprehended while 2 of his suspected accomplices escaped, said Colonel Sani usman in a statement.

Money recovered from the gang

One other member of the gang in a bid to evade arrest through the roof of their den fell from a roof, hit his head on the hard floor and died.

The troops recovered 2 AK-47 rifles, 9 AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 124 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 1 Pistol, 2 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 2 machetes and N5.49million.

Other items recovered include a Toyota RAV4 jeep with registration number MUS 428 RZ, military camouflage jungle hat, 6 mobile telephone handsets, an iPad, Diamond Bank Debit Card, bunch of different keys, 2 empty bags and a wrap of suspected marijuana.