Police kill 5 kidnap suspects, arrest 3 others, announce investigation in progress
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Police have killed five kidnap suspects and arrested three others who allegedly terrorised residents of major cities and their environs across Delta.
State Police Command Public Relations Officer Bright Edafe disclosed that the suspects – who he alleged carried out a series of kidnappings and armed robberies around Iyamuge, Otu-Jeremi, Warri, and Ughelli – died when they engaged police officers in a gun battle.
“On 21/3/2025, about 11p.m., operatives of CP Special Assignment Team (CP SAT) led by Julius Robinson, acting on the gathered intelligence trailed and arrested one Adamu Abubakar ‘m’ popularly known as ‘dogo’ who is the leader of a kidnapping syndicate at DSC roundabout Warri,” Edafe said in a statement.
“The arrest and interrogation of this suspect led to the arrest of two other suspects, Abubakar Mohammed popularly known as ‘chede’ and Mohammed Bello at Otovwodo park in Ughelli North LGA.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that suspects are allegedly responsible for a series of kidnappings and armed robberies around Iyamuge, Otu-Jeremi, Warri, Ughelli, and environs.
“Acting on the strength of their confessions, the suspects led the operatives to Iyamugo forest where their hidden weapons which include one AK-47 rifle, one pump action gun, three locally made guns, two magazines, 60 rounds of Ak-47 live ammunition and seventeen rounds of live cartridges, were recovered.
“Upon exit from the forest, some hoodlums suspected to be their gang members engaged the police in a gun duel, during which five of the hoodlums sustained gunshot injuries while others escaped.
“The injured suspects were taken to the hospital and later died while receiving treatment. The three suspects and the exhibits are in custody while the investigation is ongoing.”
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