Police Nab Kidnappers, Recover Arms In Delta

Operatives of the Delta Police Command has arrested some security volunteers (SOS) responsible for abduction and armed robbery.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the syndicate is led by one Liberty Kunu, who operates in the guise of Security Volunteers.

Acting on credible information, operatives of the CP-Special assignment team, in a combined effort with operatives of Sapele Division, swung into action and arrested Liberty and his gang members.

The members include Twale Golly, 33; Michael Kunu, 25; Israel Ugwu, 30; Ogaga Power, 43, and Mercy Kunu, 28.

The team also recovered five Pump action gun, one Beretta pistol and other accoutrements.

Further investigation revealed that the suspect, Liberty Kunu, is a member of Aye Confraternity and also is suspected to be in possession of an AK-47 rifle.

The Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Aina Adesola, said, “Following series of complaints of kidnapping, abduction and other heinous crimes against Liberty Kunu (popularly known as Commander Liberty or Double Agent) and his gang, I directed the DPO Sapele to deploy all mercenaries to unravel their activities and ascertain the authenticity of the complaints.

“On January 17, 2026, at about 1800hours, the command received a complaint of the abduction of three victims (names withheld). The victims were abducted at the Boyo Road junction in Sapele and taken to an unknown destination.

“On their way to the bush, one of the victims escaped and ran to the Police station and reported.

The other two victims were robbed of their valuables worth N9,000,000.

“When confronted with the facts, he admitted and at about 2335 hours, on 28th January 2026, the said Liberty Kunu led operatives of CP-SAT to their hideout at Ibada-Elume community for the possible recovery of the Rifle.

“Upon arriving at the bush, the operatives recovered one AK-47 Rifle and one locally fabricated Revolver gun hidden in the thick forest. The team, while retreating upon reaching the Ibada-Elume express road was suddenly ambushed by hoodlums suspected to be members of his gang.

“In a bid to rescue the said Liberty from the Police, they had a serious gun duel with the Police that lasted for over ten minutes. The team, who were battle-ready due to their superior firepower, engaged the suspects until they ran out of ammunition and fled with bullet injuries.

“The Police operational vehicle was riddled with bullets. The suspect, Liberty and some of the operatives sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

“The suspect’s liberty was confirmed dead upon arrival at the Hospital and his corpse was deposited at General Hospital, Sapele. Other members of his gang are still in custody while investigation is ongoing.”