… Recovers one AK-47 rifle, one pump-action gun, three locally made guns, sixty rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and cartridges.
The police in Delta say it has neutralised five suspected kidnappers believed to be responsible for major kidnapping activities around Iyamuge, Otu-Jeremi, Warri, Ughelli, and environs.
The police, in a statement by its spokesperson, Edafe Bright, said the following: following an intelligence-led investigation carried out on kidnapping and other related crimes in Ughelli North LGA and environs, on 21/3/2025, at about 2300hrs, operatives of CP Special Assignment Team (CP SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson, acting on the gathered intelligence, trailed and arrested one Adamu Abubakar ‘m’, popularly known as ‘dogo’, who is the leader of a kidnapping syndicate at DSC roundabout Warri.
The arrest and interrogation of this suspect led to the arrest of two other suspects, Abubakar Mohammed, popularly known as ‘chede’ and Mohammed Bello, at Otovwodo park in Ughelli North LGA. Preliminary investigation revealed that suspects are allegedly responsible for a series of kidnappings and armed robberies around Iyamuge, Otu-Jeremi, Warri, Ughelli, and environs.
Acting on the strength of their confessions, the suspects led the operatives to Iyamugo forest, where their hidden weapons, which include one (1) AK-47 rifle, One (1) pump-action gun, three (3) locally made guns, two magazines, sixty (60) rounds of Ak-47 live ammunition and seventeen (17) rounds of live cartridges were recovered.
“Upon exit from the forest, some hoodlums suspected to be their gang members engaged the Police in a gun duel, during which five of the hoodlums sustained gunshot injuries while others escaped. The injured suspects were taken to the hospital and later died while receiving treatment.
“The three suspects and the exhibits are in custody while the investigation is ongoing.
“Operatives of the CP special assignment have indeed proven that their deployment by the commissioner of Police Delta State CP Abaniwonda Olufemi was indeed a masterstroke, as their deployment has brought calm to the area due to the continuous arrest of these criminals, the statement concluded.
