Delta police smash kidnap, robbery syndicates, recover AK-47, SUV, network jammer

THE Delta State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing clampdown on violent crime, with the arrest of four suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, alongside the recovery of weapons, vehicles, and other criminal tools.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the arrests were made following coordinated intelligence-led operations between 8th and 12th September 2025.

In one operation, a team led by CSP Labe Joseph, Divisional Police Officer of Ekpan, arrested two suspects, Elvis Ebroghro (36) and Abiola Adegore (34), both of Ometan community. They were allegedly caught attempting to steal a vehicle battery and had threatened to kill a security guard who challenged them.

 Further investigation led to the arrest of another accomplice, Lucky Ebroghro, and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle hidden inside an isolated building in Ometan.

In a separate anti-kidnapping operation, police operatives stormed a forest in Ogwashi-Uku, where a kidnapped victim had been held after paying a ransom of N2 million.

 The victim, who was shot in the leg for allegedly not providing enough money, was rescued alive.

The operation led to the arrest of Chukwuebuka Nka (25) from Enugu State and Uche Okechukwu from Imo State, with the victim’s white Venza SUV recovered.

 Their confessions guided operatives to another hideout in Agidiase village, where Somto Chukwuma (18) of Ihiala, Anambra State, was apprehended.

Police also recovered the syndicate’s operational Toyota Matrix (registration no. RRT-331-AE) and a network jammer device used in their operations.

Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, praised the professionalism and resilience of his men, warning that there will be no safe haven for criminals in Delta State.

He reaffirmed the Command’s determination to dismantle criminal networks and restore peace across communities.