The Delta State Police Command has reported the death of a notorious kidnap and armed robbery suspect, Benson Oghenevwaire, who was killed during a gunfight with police operatives in Warri on September 27.
Oghenevwaire was part of a criminal syndicate responsible for several kidnappings and the assassination of Eric Takerere, the son of the Orhuwhorun traditional ruler, alongside two police escorts on April 3, 2021, along Effurun-Sapele Road.
According to the police, the suspect and his gang engaged officers in a gun battle when their hideout was raided.
“During the gun duel, the police overpowered the suspects. Some of them escaped with various degrees of gunshot injuries while Mr. Oghenevwaire was arrested with gunshot injuries,” the police said.
The suspect later died at Warri Central Hospital while receiving treatment. The police also confirmed the recovery of arms and ammunition from the operation, which continues the force’s efforts to rid the area of criminal activities.
