Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 34 suspected kidnappers and rescued three victims during a special operation in the Ughelli area.
The operation, led by ASP Julius Robinson and the CP Special Assignment Team (CSP SAT), was launched on the orders of Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda to curb the rising threat of kidnapping in the area.
In a statement shared on X formerly called Twitter by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the team successfully recovered a large arsenal of weapons, including seven AK-47 rifles, one AK-49 rifle, one G-3 rifle, six pump-action guns, and 16 Beretta pistols. Additionally, 88 rounds of ammunition were seized, and N5.5 million in ransom was recovered from the kidnappers during the operation.
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He revealed that the police also rescued three individuals who had been held captive by the suspects, bringing an end to their ordeal.
SP Edafe emphasized that the operation marks a turning point for the security situation in the area. “This master stroke by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has indeed made sure that residents in Ughelli, Warri, Sapele, Oghara, and environs can now sleep with their eyes closed,” he said.
He said the CP has vowed to sustain its efforts in maintaining peace and security across the state, pledging that similar operations will be extended to other areas affected by criminal activities.
