The Delta State Police Command has arrested suspected kidnappers, armed robbers and also recovered a cache of weapons, including AK-47 rifles, a pump-action gun, a Beretta pistol, and a significant quantity of ammunition.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Edafe Bright in a statement on Tuesday said the arrest was another major breakthrough in the fight against crime.
He said on March 26, 2025, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team, led by ASP Julius Robinson, tracked down a suspected kidnapper, Chedeye Mohammed, in Rivers State.
“Acting on intelligence, officers pursued the fugitive and arrested him at around 6:20 PM. 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 thirteen rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.
“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. Efforts to apprehend other gang members are ongoing.
“In another major operation, officers acting on credible intelligence launched a sting operation in Anyangba 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. 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, at approximately 6:20 PM, security operatives arrested Emu Lucky (35) in Olomoro Community, Isoko South LGA. A search of his residence uncovered eighty-two 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.
“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.”
According to Edafe Bright, Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, assured residents that law enforcement would sustain its momentum in combating crime.
He reiterated his commitment to fulfilling the mandate set by the Inspector General of Police, ensuring that all residents of Delta State can sleep peacefully without fear of criminal activity.
CP Olufemi also called on the public to support the police by providing valuable information and maintaining close cooperation with security agencies.
