Police rescue kidnap victims and recover weapons in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has dismantled a kidnap syndicate and rescued three victims from captivity in an Issele-Uku forest. The operation involved a coordinated effort between the police, military, vigilantes, and hunters, resulting in the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. SP Bright Edafe and CSP Aderemi Badiru led the operation, which included a gun battle with the suspects. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, praised the teamwork and urged the public to support ongoing efforts against crime.
What we know
- The Delta State Police Command rescued three kidnapped victims from a forest hideout.
- Security operatives recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with four rounds of live ammunition.
- One suspect was fatally wounded during a gun battle, and another, Ahmadu Hassan, was arrested with gunshot injuries.
- The police are continuing efforts to arrest other fleeing members of the syndicate.
- CP Aina Adesola commended the collaboration among security agencies and called for public support.
