Four Armed Suspected Kidnappers Neutralised Near Abraka

In the early hours of Wednesday, 4 June 2025, security operatives from the Abraka Divisional Police Headquarters, working alongside local vigilantes, engaged and neutralised four armed Fulani men suspected of planning a kidnapping along the Abraka–Benin Expressway in Delta State.

The operation, which commenced at around 2:00am, was based on credible intelligence indicating unusual movements in the vicinity of the Railway Station axis in Ethiope East Local Government Area.

Upon confrontation, the suspects reportedly opened fire, triggering a swift counterattack from the security team.

According to the police, all four men—believed to be between 25 and 30 years old—were killed in the exchange.

Four AK-47 rifles were recovered from the scene, underscoring the significant threat the group posed to public safety.

Photographs from the Abraka Police Station, where the bodies and weapons were taken, reveal the severity of the shootout.

A vigilante involved in the mission stated the group appeared “fully prepared” and “familiar with the terrain,” suggesting they were scouting the area for a large-scale abduction.

Local residents have welcomed the development as a security breakthrough but are urging authorities to maintain regular patrols and intensify surveillance along the expressway and nearby forests to prevent future incidents.