Police operatives with vigilantes in Niger state have killed three kidnappers in a gun duel, the state Police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, has said.
Abiodun said the victims were kidnapped at different locations.
He said Police Operatives attached to Lapai Division with local vigilantes mobilized and trailed the hoodlums to a forest near Fapo village where they engaged them in a fierce battle.
Abiodun said two AK47 rifles and one locally fabricated AK47 rifle were recovered recovered during the encounter.
He also said other members of the kidnap syndicate escaped with gunshot injuries and the three victims were rescued unhurt.
