From Monday Ochuko – Asaba
The Delta State Police Command today 4/6/26 recorded a major breakthrough following a coordinated intelligence-led joint operation of the Abraka Police patrol team and local hunters, and members of Anti-Cult volunteers, which led to the recovery of firearms and death of four suspected kidnappers.
The joint operation was carried out today being 4/06/2025 at about 0300hrs, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers along the Abraka rail way axis.
The SUPREME learnt that, during the operation, joint operatives comprising of the Police, hunters, vigilante and anti cult volunteers engage the suspected kidnappers, and recovered one AK-47 rifle, along with thirteen rounds of live ammunition. During the gun duel, four of the suspected kidnappers were shot and later gave up the ghost while others escaped with gunshot injuries.
During a preliminary investigation, a recently rescued kidnapped victim identified one of the deceased suspects as a leader of the gang that kidnapped him.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended the courage of the police operatives, the hunters, the vigilante and anti cult volunteers. He admonised them to sustain the tempo.
CP Abaniwonda assured that, the Command remains committed to deepening community engagement and sustaining momentum against crime.
Spokesman of the Command, SP Bright Edafe who confirmed the story, urged members of the public to reach out to the command in cases of emergency through the Control Room phone numbers 08036684974, 08114895600, and 08025666914
For advert placement, media coverage or public relations consultancy, SMS 08057641919
