Ms Edet said the suspects engaged security personnel in a gun duel.
Ms John said the suspects had confessed to the crime.
Th police said a complainant reported that his newborn child was sold to one of the suspects for N145, 000.
She reaffirmed the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks.
The police spokesman said the state Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment.
Mr Babaseyi said that preliminary investigation showed that the suspects were part of a four-man gang.
Mr Garba urged all residents to embrace the virtues of love, sacrifice, peace, and unity.
Mr Olayinka said one of the four victims had been successfully rescued, and his vehicle recovered.
The PPRO said that two suspects found on the premises were apprehended after a brief chase by police.
Mr Hassan said that about 17 suspected bandits were arrested during a major clearance operation across four local government areas of the state.
