CITIZENS COMPASS— The Delta State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim and arrested some suspected armed robbers.
The operatives disclosed this over the weekend with the recovery of a firearm and hard drugs in separate operations.
The Command through its spokesperson, Bright Edafe, in a statement said:
Operatives of the Command’s Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squad (SAKU) successfully rescued a kidnap victim unhurt without the payment of ransom following a coordinated intelligence-led operation.
The operation was launched following information received by the Command on 11 June 2026 regarding the kidnap of a male victim by armed men at Okpanam on 10 June 2026. Acting swiftly on the report, operatives deployed intelligence assets and commenced a strategic operation aimed at locating the victim and apprehending the perpetrators.
As pressure mounted on the kidnappers through sustained intelligence gathering and operational deployment, the suspects abandoned the victim and fled from their hideout. The victim was rescued unhurt, debriefed, and reunited with his family.
Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while investigation into the incident continues.
In a separate development, operatives of the Distress 01 Patrol Team, attached to the Department of Operations, while on a routine motorised patrol on 12 June 2026 at about 1230 hours in Asaba, intercepted a tricycle conveying three occupants.
The suspects were subjected to a search, during which one locally fabricated Beretta pistol was recovered. The suspects, identified as Ewendeze De-Grace (19), Eruweghene Amede (20), and Chukwuemeka Arinze (21), were immediately arrested.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are members of the Aro Bagger Confraternity. The suspects and the recovered firearm are in custody while investigation is ongoing.
In its continued efforts to curb drug-related crimes, operatives of the Kwale Division, acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected drug distribution point in Kwale on 10 June 2026.
Upon sighting the operatives, two male suspects fled the premises, while a female suspect, identified as Ananyi Vivian, aged 45, was arrested. Preliminary investigation revealed that the premises were being used for illicit drug-related activities. During interrogation, the suspect admitted being aware of the illegal activities taking place at the location.
Investigation is ongoing, and concerted efforts are being made to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring all persons connected with the operation of the illicit drug to justice.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, PSC, ACIPM, mnips, commended the officers involved in the operations for their professionalism, vigilance, and commitment to duty.
He reaffirmed the command’s unwavering resolve to combat all forms of crime and criminality and urged members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information that will aid ongoing efforts to keep Delta State safe and secure.
