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BREAKING: Two Policemen, Driver Killed As Gunmen Attack Lawmaker’s Wife In Delta
An attempt by suspected gunmen to kidnap Mrs. Christy Uroye, wife of Delta State lawmaker representing Warri South Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Augustine Uroye, has been foiled.
The abductors, unfortunately killed her security personnel and the driver of the SUV conveying her during the incident which occurred on Monday, September 2, 2024, around 6:30 pm at Jakpa road in Uwvie Local Government Area.
However, their getaway was disrupted when their vehicle crashed in a bid to escape the busy road, allowing Mrs. Uroye to rescue.
The victim, according to sources is currently receiving treatment at a nearby private hospital.
The police confirmed the incident but claimed the operation was “not successful.”
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, in a terse message Monday night said it was not a kidnap as the operation was not successful.
He said that three AK-47 rifles were recovered from the vehicle.
Edafe, however said that he cannot immediately confirm if the security personnel attached to the lawmaker’s wife were killed during the “failed operation”.
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