Two suspected kidnappers are in police custody following their arrest in connection with a failed abduction attempt in Delta State, as security operatives continue efforts to dismantle the criminal gang behind the attack.
The suspects, identified as Iliyasu Hassan and Idris Abdulkarim, were apprehended during a joint operation carried out by officers of the “A” Division and members of a local vigilante group in Ughelli North Local Government Area.
According to the police, the arrests followed investigations into an attempted kidnapping that occurred on June 19, 2026. Acting on intelligence, security operatives tracked the suspects to a forest hideout and arrested them on June 22 after they reportedly emerged to purchase food and medication.
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Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the victims from an earlier kidnapping incident identified the suspects as members of the group responsible for the attack.
The Delta State Police Command confirmed that both men remain in custody while detectives continue interrogations and gather additional evidence.
Authorities also disclosed that efforts have been intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover firearms and other weapons allegedly used in their operations.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state, urging residents to remain vigilant and provide useful information that could assist ongoing investigations.
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