Delta State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough following a coordinated intelligence-led joint operation of the Abraka police patrol team, Local hunters and member of Anti-Cult volunteers, which led to the recovery of firearms and death of four suspected kidnappers.
According to the statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe, he said, “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.
“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, praised the courage of the police operatives, hunters, vigilante and Anti cult volunteers and admonised them to sustain the tempo.
The Commissioner assured that the Command remains committed to deepening community engagement and sustaining momentum against crime. Members of the public of the public are therefore advised to reach out to the command in cases of emergency through the control room phone numbers on 08036684974, 08114895600, and 08025666914
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