The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that its operatives of the Delta State Command neutralised 4 kidnappers and arrested the leader of the gang identified as Abubakar Usman.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday, he disclosed that 3 AK-47 rifles and 90 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the kidnappers following their neutralisation.
ACP Adejobi said that the successes recorded are in the NPF’s quest to sustain the tempo on the fight against violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and banditry across the country.
“The Police operatives attached to Delta State Command, on the 10th of April, 2025, in a sting operation on the activities of kidnappers within the state arrested one Abubakar Usman ‘m’ AKA Shehu, who was identified as the leader of a deadly kidnapping gang.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to multiple crimes including the kidnapping of a medical doctor at Issele-uku, Delta State, the kidnapping of the wife and daughter of Mr Godwin Anuka at Ogwashi-Uku, and his subsequent murder, and also the kidnap and murder of Ms Esther Ojoh at Ibusa.
“The suspect further led operatives to the gang’s hideout in a forest along Asaba/Agbor expressway, where the operatives encountered the rest of the gang and came under heavy fire. In the ensuing gun duel, the operatives successfully neutralized 4 members of the gang and recovered 3 AK-47 rifles and 90 rounds of Live Ammunition,” ACP Adejobi stated.
Similarly, police operatives of the Kano State Command on April 10, 2025, acting on credible intelligence apprehended the trio of Abdul Sadiq, 43, Ahmad Muazu, 22, and Aliyu Sharif, 40, at Dorayi babba area of the state.
The spokesperson revealed that further investigation led to the recovery of 15 locally fabricated revolver rifles, 102 live cartridges, and 6 expended cartridges from the suspects.
He mentioned that investigations are being intensified to locate the factory where the illegal arms are being produced and arrest other culprits.
Reacting to the successful operations, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the bravery, professionalism and resolve of the gallant operatives for the feats recorded.
IGP Egbetokun reassured members of the public that the Force has made it a mandate to curb violent crimes that threaten national peace and security.
