Emmanuel lkpeama
The Delta State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough following a coordinated intelligence-led joint operation of the Abraka police patrol team,local hunters and member of Anti-Cult volunteers, which led to the recovery of firearms and death of four suspected kidnappers.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer,SP Bright Edafe,the joint operation was carried out on Wednesday 4, June 2025,following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers along the Abraka Rail way axis.
Investigator news reports that during the operation, joint operatives comprising of the Police, hunters, vigilante and anti cult volunteers engage the suspected kidnappers and recovered one AK-47 rifle, along with thirteen rounds of live ammunition. During the gun duel, four of the suspected kidnappers were shot and later gave up the ghost while others escaped with gunshot injuries.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, praised the courage of the police operatives, hunters, vigilante and Anti cult volunteers and admonised them to sustain the tempo.
CP Abaniwonda assured the residents that the Command remains committed to deepening community engagement and sustaining momentum against crime.
He called on the members of the public to reach out to the command in cases of emergency through the control room phone numbers on 08036684974, 08114895600, and 08025666914
It will be recalled that on Monday, June 2, 2025,men of the Nigerian Army clashed with protesters in Abraka, Delta State, who were demonstrating against insecurity and kidnapping.
The incident resulted in one injury, and a protester’s vehicle, Comr Godstime Ukuanovwe, was allegedly vandalised and seized as students from Delta State University joined local residents in protesting rampant kidnappings in Abraka, calling on the police to take decisive action to address the crisis.
