The Delta State Police Command, in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, announced that their operatives have made two separate but connected breakthroughs.
In the first operation, a suspected kidnapper, Abubakar Hassan, 30, from Niger State but residing in Port Harcourt, was arrested on May 20, 2025, around 5:35 p.m. Acting on intelligence, officers of the CP Special Assignment Team tracked Hassan to a forest along the Ozoro axis, where they recovered two AK-47 rifles, 32 rounds of live ammunition, and four rifle magazines. The suspect is said to lead a syndicate that operates along the Ughelli-Ozoro axis, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other gangmembers.
In a separate operation earlier that day, around 4:30 p.m., officers of the Safer Highway Patrol, during a routine stop-and-search along Ughelli Road, intercepted a vehicle. Upon inspection, they discovered a locally fabricated revolver pump-action single-barrel rifle and 15 rounds of live cartridges. The driver, identified as Obi Ezekiel, 38, from Kogi State, was arrested and is currently in custody, with investigations underway.
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, praised the professionalism and dedication of the officers involved, reaffirming the Command’s zero-tolerance stance against violent crime. He assured the public of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
“There will be no hiding place for criminals in Delta State,” the CP warned, emphasizing that the police will continue to track and dismantle criminal syndicates across the state.
The public is encouraged to assist law enforcement by providing timely and credible information, as community support is vital in the fight against crime.
