Police Neutralise 4 Kidnappers, Recover 18 Rifles
Police in Delta State have arrested the leader of a kidnapping group, neutralised four members of the gang and recovered three AK-47 rifles.
A statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Spokesman, said the ring leader, Abubakar Usman, AKA Shehu, has confessed to several abductions in the state.
The Police operatives attached to Delta State Command, on the 10th of April, 2025, in a sting operation on the activities of kidnappers within the state arrested one Abubakar Usman ‘m’ AKA Shehu, who was identified as the leader of a deadly kidnapping gang.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to multiple crimes including the kidnapping of a medical doctor at Issele-uku, Delta State, the kidnapping of the wife and daughter of Mr Godwin Anuka at Ogwashi-Uku, and his subsequent murder, and also the kidnap and murder of Ms Esther Ojoh at Ibusa.
“The suspect further led operatives to the gang’s hideout in a forest along Asaba-Agbor expressway, where the operatives encountered the rest of the gang and came under heavy fire.
“In the ensuing gun duel, the operatives successfully neutralized 4 members of the gang and recovered 3 AK-47 rifles and 90 rounds of live ammunition,” Adejobi stated.
The Force spokesman also stated that 15 locally fabricated rifles were intercepted from three suspects on April 10, in Kano State.
“Police operatives attached to the State Command, acting on credible intelligence, arrested one Abdul Sadiq, 43, Ahmad Muazu, 22, and Aliyu Sharif, 40, at Dorayi babba, Kano State.
“Further investigation led to the recovery of 15 locally fabricated revolver rifles, 102 live cartridges, and 6 expended cartridges from the suspects.
“Investigations are being intensified to locate the factory where these illegal arms are being produced and arrest other culprits.”
According to Adejobi, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, has commended the bravery, professionalism and resolve of the gallant operatives for the feats recorded.
He assured members of the public that the Force would continue to push to curb violent crimes threatening the peace and security of the country.