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The Delta State Police Command Special Squad deployed by CP Abaniwonda Olufemi to Ughelli North LGA has neutralized a kidnap syndicate terrorising the area.
In a press release signed by the police public relation officer,SP Edafe stated that the Command has been embarking on an intelligence-led policing strategy that has been paying off leading to the arrest of over nine suspected kidnappers and recovery of firearms.
According to the release”The team again recorded another major achievement last weekend at about 0200hrs, when they stormed Inene Community in Ughellli North LGA, Delta State, on the trail of the leader of a dreaded kidnapping syndicate known as Joel Joseph, who is a native of Ekakpamre Community in Ughelli North LGA Delta State”.
“The Suspect upon sighting the operatives opened fire on the operatives and in the ensuing gun duel, the suspect sustained serious gunshot injuries and was taken to the General Hospital Ughelli where he died while receiving treatment. One AK47 Rifle loaded with ten (10) rounds of Live Ammunition was recovered from him.
Efforts are being intensified to arrest other gang members as contained in the intel.
Thursday last week at about 0945hrs, operatives of Safe Delta deployed to Head-Bridge, Asaba while they were on stop and search duty, intercepted a white Toyota Hiace Bus (REG. NO: AYB573XC), driven by one Friday Emmanuel, a 43yrs old male suspect from Morsogar, Ethiope-West LGA, Delta State”.
Upon subjecting the said vehicle to search, Eight Hundred and Seventy-Five rounds of Live Cartridges concealed in a sack wrapped with pieces of clothes were recovered. The suspect was arrested for further investigation, and the exhibit was impounded. Investigation is ongoing.
CP Abaniwonda Olufemi reiterates that through these proactive measures that are being implemented, the Command will curb crime and further broaden the outreach of the police in creating a safe and secure environment for the communities, adding that there should be no hesitation in reaching out to the police through available means and providing useful, timely, and credible information.
He asked the members of the public to reach the command in cases of distress through the control room numbers on 08036684974, 08125958005
09053872287.
He however called on Deltans to go about their normal businesses as the police is there to ensure their protection
