
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command, have bursted the hideout of a gang of kidnappers, arresting the fleeing leader.
Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, Mr. Bright Edafe, confirmed this in a statement on Friday.
He said some ammunition and a pair of military uniforms were recovered during the operation.
He said: “Acting on an intelligence-led investigation carried out on the arrest of some suspected kidnappers on 30/01/25 who have been terrorizing Abraka/Obiaruku/Umutu, operatives of the CP Special Assignment team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson made a significant achievement.”
He said they “stormed the hideout on the 02/02/25 and busted the house of the fleeing gang leader named Emeka ‘m’ surname unknown at about 1635hrs, located at Evwokenren layout off Ughelli road Agbarho in Ughelli North LGA Delta State.
“During the raid, a fabricated Semi-Automatic Beretta Pistol with four rounds of live ammunition, four locally made cut-to-size guns, 13 rounds of live cartridges, and a pair of military uniforms concealed in a black polythene bag were recovered.
“The suspect is in custody and a manhunt to arrest other members of his gang is ongoing.”
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