In a decisive move that reaffirms its zero-tolerance stance against violent crime, the Delta State Police Command has recorded two separate but significant operational breakthroughs, resulting in the arrest of a suspected kidnapper and the recovery of dangerous firearms.
- ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS AND RECOVERY OF TWO AK-47 RIFLES AND THIRTY-TWO ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION
The operatives of the CP Special assignment team (CP-SAT) have once again struck a major blow to a notorious kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate terrorising Delta, Rivers, Imo, and Enugu States. Acting on credible intelligence and building on the momentum of an earlier breakthrough, the operatives arrested another suspected kidnapper. This latest arrest is directly linked to an earlier operation where three of the suspects’ accomplices were apprehended and dangerous weapons recovered.
On 20/5/2025 at about 1735hrs, operatives of CP – Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) effected the arrest of one Abubakar Hassan ‘m’ 30yrs of Niger State but resident at Woji area Port Harcourt, River State. Upon interrogation, the suspect who heads the syndicate operating along the Ughelli-Ozoro axis led the team to a forest along the Ozoro axis where two (2) AK47 rifles and thirty-two (32) rounds of live ammunition and four (4) AK47 rifle magazines were recovered. The trail of other gang members has been intensified for possible arrest and recovery of more arms.
- ARREST OF SUSPECT AND RECOVERY OF ONE LOCALLY FABRICATED REVOLVER PUMP ACTION SINGLE-BARREL RIFLE AND FIFTEEN (15) ROUNDS OF LIVE CARTRIDGES AND ONE (1) CAN OF CHEMICAL MESS SPRAY TEARGAS
In another development, on 20/05/25 at about 1630hrs, officers attached to the Safer Highway Patrol while on routine stop-and-search duty along Ughelli road, intercepted a vehicle. Upon conducting a thorough search, one locally fabricated revolver pump action single-barrel gun, and fifteen (15) rounds of live cartridges were recovered. The suspect, Obi Ezekiel ‘m’ age 38yrs of Kogi state, was arrested. During preliminary investigation. Investigation is ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, stated that these recent achievements are a testament to the professionalism, vigilance, and dedication of the command. He added that these sorts of operations will continue relentlessly until all members of the criminal syndicates are apprehended and brought to justice. The CP further assured members of the public that their safety remains a top priority, urging residents to remain calm and cooperate with the police by providing credible and timely information. He emphasized that public support is crucial to the success of law enforcement activities.
The CP also issued a stern warning to criminal elements, saying that the Command is actively monitoring and tracking all threats and that there will be no hiding place for those involved in criminal activities within the state.
