Again, police engage Abuja kidnappers in shootout, kill many – Official

Police officers engaged suspected armed kidnappers in a shootout in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, killing many of them, an official has announced.

The leader of the armed group, Musa Wada, was one of those killed in the shootout on Friday, police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi wrote in a Saturday statement.

Mr Adejobi said the armed bandits engaged the police operatives in a gun battle that lasted for about 30 minutes in the Mpape area of Abuja.

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