From Monday Ochuko – Asaba
The Delta State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its sustained fight against violent crime with the foiling of a planned kidnapping and the arrest of two suspects in separate intelligence-led operations across the state.
On 4 August 2026, operatives of the Ebrumede Division, while on intensive stop-and-search duty along Garki-Uti Road, Effurun, intercepted three suspected armed robbers. During the operation, Benjamin Haruna (28) was arrested, while two other suspects identified as Omelo and Alabanco escaped on a motorcycle.
A search of a bag in the possession of the suspects led to the recovery of two locally made double-barrel guns, eleven live cartridges, one expended cartridge, one axe, two Android phones, two power banks, two wristwatches, one lighter, and one camouflage military polo. Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects were transporting the exhibits to their hideout along Sapele Road.
The arrested suspect remains in custody, while a coordinated manhunt is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
In a separate operation, on 31 July 2026, operatives of ‘A’ Division, Ughelli, while acting on credible intelligence,, foiled a planned kidnapping following information that Jeremiah Kwane (26) had allegedly attempted to recruit an individual into a kidnapping syndicate with a view to abducting a pastor and retired school principal in Ughelli.
The SUPREME learnt that , intelligence was immediately acted upon, leading to the arrest of the suspect at his duty post in Ughelli. A search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and two live cartridges. The suspect is undergoing further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reaffirmed the command’s resolve to relentlessly pursue kidnappers, armed robbers and other violent criminals, while urging residents to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information to enhance the safety and security of all.
Spokesman for the Command SP Bright Edafe confirmed the story.
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