Police Engage Suspected Kidnappers, Robbers in Gun Duel, Recover AK-47, 26 Rounds of Ammunition in Delta

Police Engage Suspected Kidnappers, Robbers in Gun Duel, Recover AK-47, 26 Rounds of Ammunition in Delta

By Naomi Onome

The Delta State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle, 26 rounds of live ammunition and other items following a gun duel between police operatives and suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

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The operation, which took place on October 31, 2026, at about 8:35 p.m., was carried out by operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), in collaboration with the Ughelli Vigilante, following credible intelligence on a suspected criminal hideout in a forest at Ekrerhavwe, Ughelli North LGA.

According to the command, the suspects opened fire on the operatives upon sighting them, leading to a gun duel.

Two of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange, while others reportedly fled into the forest.

The injured suspects were taken to a hospital, where they were confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

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Items recovered during the operation included one AK-47 rifle, 26 rounds of live ammunition and two face masks.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, reiterated the command’s commitment to combating kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes across the state.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information to support police operations. The command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

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In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, and dated November 1, 2026, the command reaffirmed its determination to rid the state of criminal elements.