Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested suspected kidnappers and armed robbers terrorising Delta, Rivers and Kogi states.
A cache of weapons, including AK-47 rifles, a pump-action gun, a Beretta pistol, and a significant quantity of ammunition were also recovered from the suspects.
Acting on intelligence report, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team, led by ASP Julius Robinson, tracked down a suspected kidnapper, Chedeye Mohammed, in Rivers State.
During interrogation, Mohammed led the team to a bush near a trailer park in Rivers State where they recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with 13 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect and his gang were responsible for multiple kidnappings in Ughelli, Agbarho and other parts of Delta State, using Rivers State as a hideout.
He said efforts to apprehend other gang members are ongoing.
In another major operation, officers acting on credible intelligence launched a sting operation in Anyingba Town, Kogi State, where they arrested three suspects: Zakari Mohammed (31) from Olugbujo Community, Ibrahim Mumuni (29) from Anyangba Town, and Mohammed Hamisu (25) from Anyangba Town, all in Dekina local government area (LGA).
A search of their residences led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and an automatic pump-action gun.
Edafe revealed that further investigations led to the arrest of another suspect, Samaila Mohammed (35) from Udo Community, Dekina LGA, who was found in possession of a Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of live ammunition and cartridges.
All suspects remain in custody as investigations continue
In another development, on March 25, 2025, security operatives arrested Emu Lucky (35) in Olomoro Community, Isoko South LGA.
A search on his residence led to the uncovering of 82 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
Preliminary investigations indicated that Lucky was supplying ammunition to kidnappers in collaboration with Mohammed Bellow, a suspected criminal already in police custody.
The PPRO said Bello allegedly acted as a middleman, facilitating the sale of weapons between Lucky and various criminal groups. He said both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
