Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested five suspected kidnappers linked to a criminal syndicate terrorising commuters along the Ughelli–Warri Road.
The arrests were carried out on April 24, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m. by the command’s Tactical Team based in Ughelli, following credible intelligence.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the operation initially led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect, Ahmadu Usman, at the Ekuigbo area of Ughelli. Usman, a native of Lafiya in Nasarawa State, was apprehended in connection with the kidnapping activities in the area.
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Further investigation and interrogation resulted in the arrest of another suspect, Haruna Abdullahi, aged 37, at a trailer park along the Warri–Sapele Road.
The police also recovered one AK-47 rifle loaded with 36 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition from the suspects.
Authorities confirmed that all suspects are currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate and ensure justice is served.
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