Police rescue three kidnap victims and kill suspect in Delta
Three kidnap victims have been rescued by the Delta State Police Command after a coordinated operation in a forest near Issele-Uku. According to SP Bright Edafe, the police acted swiftly after receiving a kidnapping report on March 16, 2026. The operation involved the police, military, local vigilantes, and hunters, resulting in a fatal exchange of gunfire with the kidnappers. One suspect was killed, another arrested, and an AK-47 rifle was recovered.
What happened
- The police received a kidnapping report on March 16, 2026, leading to a search-and-rescue operation.
- CSP Aderemi Badiru led the operation with support from the military, vigilantes, and hunters.
- One suspected kidnapper was killed during a gunfire exchange, and three victims were rescued unharmed.
- Ahmadu Hassan, aged 22, was arrested with gunshot injuries and is under police custody.
- An AK-47 rifle loaded with four rounds was recovered, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects.
