The operatives of the Delta State Police Command said they made major breakthrough in Ughelli and adjoining communities through confessions of three suspected kidnappers earlier handed over by the Area Commander, Ughelli, leading to recovery of more arms and ammunition.
The suspects according to operatives opened up when the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) subjected them to thorough interrogation.
The suspects are Usman Ayuba, aged 22, of Iyede Community; Ibrahim Abubakar, aged 22, of Akwa Ibom State; and Haruna Dahiru, also known as Bodere, aged 23, of Iyede community, according to the operatives, provided useful information that led to further recoveries.
Bright Edafe, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta State Police Command, who confirmed the incident, said that on February 26, 2026; at about 8.10pm, the suspects led operatives to a bush along the Iyede axis, where a magazine loaded with twenty-five rounds of live ammunition was recovered.
Edafe, a Superintendent of Police (SP), added that on February 27, 2026, at about 3.45pm; the suspects again took the team to their hideout within the same area where one AK-47 rifle was recovered.
“They were identified by a female victim who was abducted on February 4, 2026, at Olu Avenue, Ughelli and released three days later, after a ransom of N2 million was paid. The suspects are in custody and investigation is ongoing.”
Also on February 27, 2026, at about 5 am; the police image maker said the operatives of the Dragon Patrol Team (DPT), deployed along the Abraka Oghara axis, intercepted one Shuabu Adams, a 55-year-old man.
He was arrested during routine stop and search duty near Western Delta University, according to Edafe, who further disclosed that a search carried out led to the recovery of a locally made cut to size gun concealed inside a pullover bag and loaded with two live cartridges. The suspect, he added was arrested, while investigation was ongoing.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, has commended the gallantry, discipline and professionalism of the operatives involved in these operations.
He reiterated that Delta state would not serve as a safe haven for kidnappers, gun runners or drug traffickers.
The Command urged residents to continue to provide credible and timely information, as community partnership remains a critical pillar in the collective fight against crime.
