Police foil kidnap plot targeting Delta pastor and retired principal
Operatives from the Delta State Police Command have stopped an alleged attempt to kidnap a pastor and a retired school principal in Ughelli. The police arrested a suspect, Jeremiah Kwane, and recovered a single-barrel gun and live cartridges during the operation. According to the command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, the arrest was made after credible intelligence was received. The police have reiterated their commitment to fighting kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state.
What happened
- Jeremiah Kwane, 26, was arrested by police operatives in Ughelli for allegedly attempting to recruit someone into a kidnapping syndicate.
- The police recovered a single-barrel gun and two live cartridges during the operation.
- The arrest was made at the suspect’s place of work after intelligence was received by the ‘A’ Division in Ughelli.
- Bright Edafe stated that the suspect is assisting the police with further investigation.
- The Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, called on residents to support security efforts by providing timely and credible information.
