How Kidnappers Den Was Traced, Destroyed In Anambra | READ DETAILS/PHOTOS

The demolition was carried out on an old bungalow building at Oba, Idemmili South Council Area, while pistol, shrine, charms, concoctions, Indian hemp and others were recovered.

Reacting to the development, Governor Chukwuma Soludo who spoke at the Government House, Awka, noted that the demolition would serve as a deterrent to criminal like minds, warning that no criminal nor their hideouts would be spared.

Following the kidnap of some persons at Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area and Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state, police operatives reportedly traced some kidnappers to the hideout before it's demolition.

The gunmen were said to have entered Oko through Nanka for a kidnap operation and almost succeeded but for the prompt intervention of the police special force acting on a tip- off which engaged them in gunfire.

One of them was killed, but others escaped with various degree of injuries.

The gunman killed at Oko was identified as a former vigilante who was part of a four man gang who have been involved in high profile killings and kidnapping around the area.

However, the state police command while reacting through the spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga confirmed the report, but was unable to account for the killing of the vigilante member who later joined the criminal gang.

DSP Ikenga explained that the command received distress call about the kidnap of two persons at Oko, and while on their trail, they learnt that the gang had kidnapped two more persons at Ekwulobia, and quickly pursued them and were able to track them down.

He said that Police operatives working with the vigilante stormed the location, on Sunday, rescued the four victims and arrested one Emeka who was suspected of complicity.

When interrogated, he confessed to the crime and led detectives to the hideout of his gang in Oba, Idemili South, where a shootout ensued.

According to Mr. Ikenga, the gang leader, one Chinedu Ajogu, AKA Sampolo was gunned down and five other persons including their native doctor was arrested for interrogation.