Delta Police Nab 4 Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Seize Locally Made Firearm in Ugborikoko, Ughelli

Delta Police Nab 4 Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Seize Locally Made Firearm in Ugborikoko, Ughelli

By Primetime Reports

The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, has continued to record significant successes in its sustained crackdown on criminal elements across the State.

ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS ARMED ROBBERS, AND RECOVERY OF ONE LOCALLY MADE FIREARM

On 23 June 2026 at about 1500hrs, the police received a report regarding the arrest of two suspects linked to an attempted robbery. Preliminary investigation revealed that one of the suspects unlawfully gained access to a residential compound but fled after noticing the presence of occupants. The swift response and vigilance of community members led to the apprehension of the suspect and an accomplice, who were subsequently handed over to the Police.

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Acting on intelligence obtained during preliminary investigation, operatives of the Ugborikoko Division searched the suspects’ residence, and it resulted in the recovery of one locally made pistol concealed inside a wardrobe. The suspects are currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing to determine their involvement in other criminal activities.

ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS: In a another development, operatives of ‘A’ Division Ughelli, in collaboration with members of the local vigilante group, arrested two suspected kidnappers in connection with a failed kidnap attempt that occurred on 19 June 2026. The suspects, identified as Iliyasu Hassan (16) and Idris Abdulkarim (32), were arrested on 22 June 2026 at about 2030hrs after emerging from a nearby forest to purchase food and medication. Following their arrest, a victim of an earlier kidnapping incident positively identified the suspects as among his attackers. The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the criminal gang and recover weapons used in their operations.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, commended the vigilance of members of the public and the collaboration between community stakeholders and security agencies. He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring them of the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property throughout Delta State.

SP. Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, PPRO Delta State Command, Asaba, related this report to the press on Thursday, June 25, 2026.