Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers in Delta, Recover AK-47 Rifle
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have apprehended five individuals suspected to be involved in kidnapping activities along the Ughelli–Warri Road, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during the operation.
The arrests were carried out by the command’s Tactical Team based in Ughelli on April 24, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., following credible intelligence.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, stated that the operation initially led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect, Ahmadu Usman, a native of Lafiya in Nasarawa State, at the Ekuigbo area of Ughelli.
He explained that further interrogation of the suspect resulted in the arrest of another individual, Haruna Abdullahi, 37, at a trailer park along the Warri–Sapele Road.
During the operation, officers recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with 36 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition believed to have been used by the suspects.
According to the police, the suspects are currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
