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From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri
The Delta State Police Command has shot dead two suspected kidnappers in their hideout at a bush, between Upper Agbarho and Oviri – Ogor Communities in Ughelli North Local Government of the state.
Unfortunately, two Policemen attached to the CP Special Assignment Team ( CP-SAT), reportedly sustained injuries during the gun battle with the kidnappers.
The police team was said to have come under fierce attack after some members of the kidnap gang ,ambushed the police team.
It was gathered that sequel to a series of reported cases of kidnapping/robbery around Upper-Agbarho Axis of Ughelli and environs, Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, had directed operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team ( CP-SAT),to carry out intelligence-led investigation and ensure that the bad elements were arrested and brought to justice.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO),SP Bright Edafe, yesterday in a statement, said that in compliance with this directive, the operatives led by commander CP-SAT, ASP Julius Robinson, September 30,2025,extended the investigation to Rivers and Imo states to respectively.
He disclosed that between October 2 and 4, the police team arrested one Abubakar Musa, 28, of Ajase Town ,Irepodun LG of Kwara State, who resides at Abajo,Port Harcourt and Yusuf Sale,25, of Rimin-Zayam town Toro LG, Bauchi State ,who also reside at New – Owerri Area, Owerri.
Edafe said that upon interrogation, both suspects led operatives to a bush in between Upper Agbarho and Oviri – Ogor Communities in Ughelli North LG, where one AK-47 rifle, with its two magazines and 43 rounds of live ammunition, one Pump Action Gun and a locally made pistol were recovered.
He said:”On their way out of the bush, the operatives met an ambush by other members of the gang and in an attempt to free the suspects already in police custody.
“The operatives engaged the suspects in a fierce gun duel, where the suspects and some members of their gang, who came to rescue them sustained gunshot injuries. Two police operatives also sustained gunshot injuries are presently receiving treatment.
“The injured suspects, were also taken to the hospital, where they died while receiving treatment. Exhibit recovered, and manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing”
In a related development, a combined team of State Anti-cult unit, on October 5, also arrested 12 suspected cultists during initiation activity in Jesse, Ethiope West LG of the state.
According to Edafe,”a combined team of Anti-cult unit, following recent cult attacks in Jesse, stormed a hideout, where stockpiling of firearms, ammunition, and meeting is usually held before attacks on rival cult groups usually take place.
“The operatives stormed Sylvester Street Jesse town, Ethiope West LG and arrested one Mudiaga Obey ,20 and 11 others. During the raid, one Beretta pistol and one live ammunition were recovered. The suspects are in custody, and investigation is ongoing’.
