Police arrest motorcyclist for alleged abduction of girl in Delta
Three-year-old girl was reportedly abducted in Ughelli, Delta State, by a commercial motorcyclist entrusted with her school runs. Bright Edafe, the Delta State Police Command’s spokesperson, detailed the arrest and recovery of part of the ransom. The suspect, Kelvin Ogaga, allegedly demanded N500,000 from the family for the child’s release. Police also reported other recent arrests and weapon recoveries in the state.
What happened
- Kelvin Ogaga, a commercial motorcyclist, was arrested for allegedly abducting a three-year-old girl in Ughelli after being entrusted with her school runs.
- The child’s father reported the abduction to police on May 18, 2026, after the suspect demanded a ransom of N500,000.
- Police recovered N127,000 believed to be part of the ransom, valuables allegedly bought with the ransom, and the motorcycle used in the crime.
- In a separate incident, police recovered a Beretta pistol and an iPhone after a suspect fled during a stop-and-search operation.
- Another suspect, Michael Monday, was arrested in Ozoro with a locally made gun and cartridge, and is believed to belong to the Supreme Vikings Confraternity.
