Police Neutralize Notorious Rivers Kidnapper, Hunt Fleeing Members

The operation, which commenced at about 0100hrs was the culmination of days of  intelligence gathering. The police operatives encountered fierce armed resistance from the gang members, leading to an exchange of gunfire. In the ensuing engagement, M-Kaze was neutralized, while several other gang members escaped with varying degrees of bullet wounds

A thorough search of Kamalu’s hideout yielded a cache of incriminating exhibits, including one pump-action shotgun, two live cartridges, and various local charms believed to be used for protection and intimidation. The recovered items have been meticulously documented as crucial exhibits for further investigation and potential prosecution.

M-Kaze was a high-value target with a notorious reputation for orchestrating heinous crimes against innocent citizens. He was declared wanted by law enforcement agencies for his involvement in the gruesome murder and beheading of a local security operative, Mr. Alete, popularly called “Hunter Commander”, in January 2025, and multiple high-profile kidnappings and armed robberies along the East-West Road corridor.

The state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, reiterated the commitment of the command to ensure public safety and security. He assured the community that efforts would be intensified to apprehend and bring to justice all perpetrators of crime in the state. The police are currently conducting an investigation to apprehend the fleeing gang members and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals with gunshot wounds to the nearest security agency.