Monday, April 27, 2026 - Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Tactical Team based in Ughelli have arrested five suspected kidnappers terrorizing Ughelli-Warri road.
The suspects were apprehended on 24th April 2026 at about
18:30hrs, DAILY POST reports.
The Police also recovered from the suspects, one AK-47 rifle
loaded with thirty-six (36) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe
confirmed the report in a statement.
He said,”On 24 April 2026 at about 1830hrs, operatives of
the command’s tactical team based in Ughelli, acting on credible intelligence
arrested one Ahmadu Usman (m), 22, a native of Lafiya, Nasarawa State, at
Ekuigbo area of Ughelli in connection with a kidnapping syndicate terrorising
commuters along Ughelli–Warri Road.”
According to him, “Further interrogation led to the arrest
of Haruna Abdullahi (m), 37, at a Trailer Park along Warri–Sapele Road and one
AK-47 rifle loaded with thirty-six (36) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition was
recovered from them.
“Suspects are in custody and investigation is ongoing.”
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