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The Delta State Police Command has achieved significant success in its ongoing fight against crime, apprehending several suspected kidnappers and armed robbers.
Law enforcement officers also recovered a substantial arsenal of weapons, including AK-47 rifles, a pump-action gun, a Beretta pistol, and a large quantity of ammunition.
According to SP Edafe Bright, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, on March 26, 2025, the CP Special Assignment Team, under the leadership of ASP Julius Robinson, tracked and arrested a suspected kidnapper, Chedeye Mohammed, in Rivers State. Acting on intelligence, officers apprehended him at approximately 6:20 PM. During questioning, Mohammed led the team to a hidden location in a bush near a trailer park in Rivers State, where they discovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with thirteen rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition
Preliminary investigations revealed that Mohammed and his gang were responsible for numerous kidnappings in Ughelli, Agbarho, and other areas of Delta State, using Rivers State as a refuge. Efforts to capture the remaining gang members are currently underway.
In a separate operation, acting on reliable intelligence, officers conducted a sting operation in Anyangba Town, Kogi State, resulting in the arrest of three suspects: Zakari Mohammed (31) from Olugbujo Community, Ibrahim Mumuni (29) from Anyangba Town, and Mohammed Hamisu (25) from Anyangba Town, all within the Dekina Local Government Area (LGA). A search of their residences yielded an AK-47 rifle and an automatic pump-action gun. Further investigation led to the arrest of 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 are currently detained as investigations continue.
In another development, on March 25, 2025, at approximately 6:20 PM, security operatives apprehended Emu Lucky (35) in Olomoro Community, Isoko South LGA. A search of his residence resulted in the recovery of eighty-two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. Preliminary investigations suggest that Lucky was supplying ammunition to kidnappers in collaboration with Mohammed Bellow, a suspected criminal already in police custody. Bellow allegedly acted as a middleman, facilitating the sale of weapons between Lucky and various criminal groups. Both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, assured residents that the police would maintain their momentum in combating crime, according to Edafe Bright. He reiterated his commitment to fulfilling the mandate of the Inspector General of Police, ensuring the safety and security of all Delta State residents. CP Olufemi also appealed to the public for their support in providing valuable information and maintaining close cooperation with security agencies.
