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By Godspower Okereke and Daniella Asumogha
The Delta State Police Command has arrested four kidnapped suspects and rescued a victim.
The suspects were arrested at Ogwashi-Uku forest in Aniocha South Local Government of the state, where the victim was also rescued with a gunshot injury on his leg.
In a statement by Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe,“The command received a distressed call on September 8, 2025, about a young man kidnapped from his residence in Ogwashi-Uku. After collecting a ransom of N2 million, the suspects shot the victim for not providing more money.”
“ Acting swiftly, the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Squad, led by CSP Godwin Osadolor, tracked the suspects into the bush, rescued the victim, and launched an intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of Chukwuebuka Nka,25, Uche Okechukwu and Somto Chukwuma,18, across Delta and Anambra States.
“ Recovered items include: the victim’s white Venza SUV, the gang’s operational Toyota Matrix, and a network jammer used during the crime.
“ The suspects are in custody, and investigations are ongoing”, he stated.
