Delta police arrest 10 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers along Jeddo/Ughoton–Warri axis, recovering weapons, vehicle, and illicit items

Ten suspected kidnappers and armed robbers were arrested by the Delta State Police Command in the early hours of Tuesday, January 20, along the Jeddo/Ughoton Warri axis.

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Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad (SAKCCS) carried out the operation following intelligence reports of criminal activities in Obinoba, Obiaruku, Abraka, Orerokpe, and neighbouring communities.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the operatives trailed a suspect to a notorious criminal hideout allegedly operated by Oke Jerry Ekokodjie and one Ibori, whose surname is unknown.

During the raid, the two principal suspects and three others were arrested, while some gang members escaped via nearby creeks.

Recovered items included a locally fabricated Beretta-style pistol with three rounds of 9mm live ammunition, another locally made pistol, a black Mercedes-Benz GLK vehicle, a battle axe, commercial quantities of illicit substances, and a Point-of-Sale (POS) machine.

Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, commended the operatives for their precision and professionalism.

“Our operatives acted with professionalism and precision, leveraging actionable intelligence to achieve this success. We remain unwavering in our commitment to rid Delta State of criminal elements through sustained, proactive, and intelligence-led policing,” he said.

The arrests are part of a wider effort by the Delta State Police Command to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across the state.

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Local residents and community leaders have lauded the operation as a significant step toward curbing kidnapping and armed robbery in the region.