Maintaining a streak of success, the Nigeria Police Force has yet again recorded another resounding success in the fight against transnational crime. In a meticulously executed operation, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued twenty-five (25) Ivorian nationals, including one Ladji Yoa Pierre, who was the subject of a formal request from the National Central Bureau (NCB) Abidjan.
This marks the third major achievement against transnational criminal activities within the span of one week, underscoring the NPF’s relentless pursuit of justice, and its dedication to international collaboration.
Investigator news reports that the operation was triggered by a report filed on April 23rd, 2025, by Mrs. Kaussi Amenan Marianman at NCB Abidjan alleging that her son, Ladji Yoa Pierre, had been lured to Nigeria under false pretenses by some individuals who were later identified as Simon Oliver and Michael Odunga, promised to facilitate his travel documents to Belgium.
Once in Nigeria, Ladji Yoa Pierre was held captive, with the abductors demanding a ransom of two million five hundred CFA (equivalent to six million six hundred and twenty-five thousand Naira).
Upon receiving the request from NCB Abidjan, the Commissioner of Police INTERPOL, Annex, Lagos, CP Bode Ojajuni psc, immediately deployed a team of trained investigators to rescue the victim and apprehend his abductors.
On May 5th, 2025, the team successfully stormed the hideout of the abductors rescuing two victims and apprehended two suspects at Osehi Hotel, located at Ado-Odo Ota, Ogun State. Subsequent operation conducted at Ejegun Itele, Ado-odo-Ota resulted in the rescue of twenty-three (23) additional victims, including the said Ladji Yoa Pierre, and the arrest of six (6) more suspects.
Following the successful operation, Ladji Yoa Pierre was handed over to his biological mother, Mrs. Kaussi Amena, who came all the way from Abidjan. The remaining twenty-four (24) rescued victims and the eight (8) apprehended suspects have been handed over to the Assistant Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Services, Zone ‘A’ Headquarters, Ikeja-Lagos, for further action.
In response to this successful operation, the head NCB Abidjan in its letter dated May 6, 2025, expressed deep appreciation and compliment to the Nigeria Police Force and Interpol Unit for the brilliant operation leading to the rescue of the victims and hope to strengthen collaboration between both agencies towards tackling trans border crimes.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has once again commended these operatives for their remarkable display of professionalism and expertise.
The IGP has reemphasized that the NPF will make sure Nigeria is inhabitable for criminal elements who prey on vulnerable individuals, regardless of their nationality. The Force is committed to working with our international partners to ensure that these criminals are brought to justice.
……..Recovers two suspected stolen vehicles,two Beretta pistol,four pump action guns,three double barrel guns and one locally made pistol .
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The Delta State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to continually tackle crimes and criminality in the state, especially armed robbery,in order for Deltans to sleep with their two eyes closed as he has mandated all officers to key into it and adopt the proactive Policing strategies which have so far been yielding results.
According to the press release signed by the Police Public Relation Officer, SP Edafe Bright, the Commissioner of Police,CP Abaniwonda Olufemi stated that the command arrested nine suspected kidnappers and recovered three pump-action guns, three double/single-barrel guns, one locally made gun, and thirteen rounds of live cartridges, stating that manhunt for the other fleeing suspects is ongoing
CP Abaniwonda went further to state that the command arrested one Henry Aniogor ,a native of Ejeme-Aniogor community in Aniocha south LGA but lives in Ibusa,who has been on the command’s watch list and one pump-action gun was recovered from him. Also recovered is a Toyota Highlander with Reg. no RBC-414-BL, and a Hyundai car with Reg. no LSD-367-DU, suspected to have been stolen from their victims.
He noted that preliminary investigations revealed that the gang has been involved in multiple car snatches and manhunt for his gang members is being intensified while investigation is ongoing.
The police helmsman said that on the 25th of April 2025, at about 1835hrs, operatives of CP Special assignment team, while acting on intelligence, embarked on a sting operation and stormed the residence of one Mudiaga Okparume,aged 24yrs of Alegbo road in Effurun community in Uvwie LGA and a search warrant was executed in the apartment during which two Beretta pistols and five rounds of live ammunition, rounds of live cartridges were recovered.
Upon further interrogation, the suspect led the operatives to Ugbokposo in Uvwie LGA, where one of his gang members, Arinze Humble, age 31 years, was arrested and they both confessed to being members of Vikings confraternity.Suspects and exhibits are in custody while the investigation is ongoing.
He however appealed to the general public to always intimate the Command of any act of lawlessness and criminality in any part of the state as all hands must be on deck to collectively police Delta State
…………As Traffic Officer W/CPL Nwokolo Mercy Uche is widely celebrated.
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The Commissioner of Police Delta State,CP Abaniwonda Olufemi on Thursday 24, April 2025,presented commendation certificates to sixteen (16) officers of the command in recognition of their unwavering dedication, exceptional performance, and outstanding services in the discharge of their duties.
The Police Public Relation Officer,ASP Edafe Bright disclose this in a release stating that the officers were commended for maintaining outstanding excellent work, uncommon focus, dedication to duty and exhibition of sound professionalism.
Investigator news reports that top on the list was ASP Julius Robinson who is the Commander CP-Special Assignment Team of Delta State Command. ASP Julius Robinson and his team who were posted and deployed to Ughelli in the month of April 2024 by the Commissioner of Police Delta state with a mandate to bring to a halt the activities of kidnappers and armed robbers in Ughellli, Warri, Sapele, Oghara and other parts of the state.
SP Edafe noted that upon the deployment and order of the Commissioner of Police,the team led by ASP Julius Robinson has so far brought calm to these areas and the entire state in general as operatives of CP Special assignment team has in the last one year single handedly recorded the following achievements:recovery of twenty-four (24) AK-47 rifles,recovery of Four (4) K2/G3 rifles,recovery of Twenty-one (21) pump action guns,recovery of fifteen (15) suspected stolen vehicles,recovered thirty-two (32) pump action guns and recovery of Five hundred and sixty (560) rounds of ammunition and cartridges.
The Commissioner of Police went further to note that the commitment shown by these officers is worthy of emulated and are deserving of the commendation given to them.
Other operative of CP-SAT presented with commendation letter includes Inspr Joel Osunniran, Inspr Ofumana Samson, Inspr Paul Mamman, CPL Layefa God’sgrace, W/PC Isanmi Naomi among others.
Investigator news gathered that CP Abaniwonda also presented commendation letter to the widely celebrated W/CPL Nwokolo Mercy for her exemplary and professional conduct while discharging her duties as a traffic officer in Warri.
The CP recounted that on her birthday which was on 16th of April 2025, while she was on traffic duty at Warri Main Market at Robert junction, traders and well wishers in the market surprised and celebrated her on her birthday due to her dedication and love she shows to the public while discharging her duties.
CP Abaniwonda said that the force is proud of her and happy that she has brought commendation to the command and the Nigeria Police Force. To return the favor, she is being presented with the Commissioner of Police Commendation Letter.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries,ASP Robinson Julius thanked the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun PhD,for providing all that is necessary to combact crime in the State, he also appreciated the Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, Area commanders, DPOs and other officers for creating a condusive working environment for them to thrive.
He concluded by saying that they won’t relent because they are fully aware that “the reward for hard work is more work”
The Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetoken PhD,has launched the safe school protection squad in Delta State,as he also organised a two day stakeholders forum on the security of schools in Delta State and training of the schools protection squad with the team strengthening security resilience and integration of host communities in the protection of education.
The IGP who was represented by the AIG Zone 5 Benin city, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba,described the squad as the heart of the safe school initiative, noting that the team comprises officers specially trained and equipped to safeguard learning institutions and respond swiftly to distress or threats that may arise.
Investigator news reports that during the two-day stakeholders forum which ended on 24th April 2025, resource persons from the educational sector, ICT, and security experts delivered power-packed lectures to the amusement of stakeholders.
The event was graced by top dignitaries, including the Governor of Delta State Rt (Hon) Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the Secretary to State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Chairman Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Maj. Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd.), CFR, mni, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, represented by the second vice Delta state council of traditional rulers, HRM Obi of Obulunor.
Also in attendance were the representative of National security adviser, the commissioner of Police Delta State command CP Olufemi Abaniwonda psc, the National coordinator School protection squad CP Abayomi Shogunle PhD, fsi, representative of service commanders of the various sister security agencies, school principals, teachers, secondary and primary students, vigilantes, members of Nigeria hunters, Anti-cult, Man-o-war, members of civil society groups, members of National association of Nigeria students, among others.
The Coordinator CP Abayomi Shogunle PhD,in his remarks stated that in recent years Nigeria was faced with security challenges such as kidnapping, murder and other related crimes, which included destruction of school facilities, that sometimes led to closure of schools and also increased numbers of out-of-school children.
CP Shogunle noted that the Nigerian government in the December 2019 formally signed the Safe School Declaration document, which signalled the country’s commitment to a safer school environment.
He concluded by saying that the right to education is central to social and economic progress, and investment in education is an investment in Human capital development.
The SSG who represented the Governor of Delta State commended the Police for the initiative to organize this stakeholders forum stating that he was impressed by the determination of the Inspector General of Police to keep schools safe.
Investigator news gathered that the safe school protection command and control centre is domiciled at force headquarters with a 24-hour call number (08077357777) where citizens can call in cases of school emergency in any part of the country.
President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of national security strategies, demanding urgent action to end the escalating violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau and Kwara states.
This directive was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, where he condemned the senseless targeting of innocent Nigerians
The President, who met with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja for more than two hours, said the killing of innocent people in Borno, Benue and Plateau States must cease.
“Enough is enough,” President Tinubu declared as he once again condemned the senseless targeting of innocent Nigerians.
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, told newsmen that the service chiefs briefed the President on all the attacks in the states, the death toll, and the destruction of properties.
The NSA said President Tinubu ordered a new approach to tackling the insecurity problems.
Ribadu noted that President Tinubu was also actively monitoring and giving instructions during his work visit to Paris and London.
“Mr President gave us the chance to come and brief him again. It lasted very long. We gave him an update on what was going on.
“Even when he was out there, he was constantly in touch, giving directives and following developments.
“Today, we had the opportunity to come and brief him again, and it lasted hours. It was a very detailed briefing, and it was exhaustive.
“We listened, and we took instructions from him. He gave us new directives. The fact is that Mr President is insisting that we work harder to restore security in the country.
“We gave him information on what has been happening and assured him of our commitment.
“We had carried out his instructions. We went to places with incidences of insecurity, such as Plateau, Benue, and Borno States.
“We went to those particular three states. We gave him feedback because he had directed us earlier to go and meet with the political authorities there,” he added.
The NSA said the President highlighted the need to involve the local councils and state governments more in tackling insecurity cases.
“The issue of insecurity often is not just at the higher levels. It involves the subunits. They are the ones who are directly with the people, especially when some of the challenges border on community problems.
“We need to work with the communities. We need to work with the local governments, and we need to work with the governors.
“The President directed that we work more with governors,” he said.
Ribadu noted that the President was “very worried and concerned” at the meeting.
“He said, ‘Enough is enough’. We are working to ensure that we restore peace and security. We were all at the meeting with the President, armed forces, police, and intelligence community.”
The NSA said the attackers usually target innocent citizens by planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and targeting ungoverned areas.
Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved the clamp down on all tinted vehicles used for commercial activities in the State following reports of the use of such vehicles, mainly buses, to perpetrate criminal activities around Imo State.
Consequently, all bus drivers operating in the State with such vehicles have been given 72 hours within which to remove their tinted glasses or face full weight of the law.
Investigator news reports that intelligence revealed that most of the commercial vehicles, particularly the commercial buses with tinted glasses, were deployed for criminal activities, such as kidnapping, armed robbery, hit and run, among others, within the State.
Accordingly, the Governor has advised the security agencies to collaborate with certain government officials to ensure that the menace caused by the use of commercial buses with tinted glasses is stopped forthwith, and the defaulters legally brought to book if they fail to comply with the directive after three days of grace.
………As IGP Appreciates AGF,Interpol, Assures of Diligent Prosecution.
Emmanuel lkpeama The Nigeria Police Force has successfully completed the extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, male, widely known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria.
Investigator news reports that the fugitive, who had been on the run for the murder of Miss Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, was returned to the country in the early hours of today, Saturday, 19th April 2025, through the coordinated efforts with the Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Force Headquarters Abuja and the Qatari Judicial Authorities.
The extradition followed a petition from the family of the deceased, submitted through their legal representatives dated 29th September 2024. The matter was assigned to INTERPOL NCB Abuja for investigation.
Investigations revealed that the suspect, Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, murdered Miss Onuwabhagbe, a 21-year-old first-class student of Lead City University, Ibadan, at his residence located at No. 24A Abiola Apooyi Street, Oral Estate, Ajah, Lagos, on 13th July 2023.
After committing the crime, he fled Nigeria and later released an online video purporting to confess to the act, a deceptive strategy to derail investigative efforts.
Following his declaration as wanted by the NPF Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on 13th October 2023, an INTERPOL Red Notice was issued for his global apprehension.
He was initially arrested in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on 20th October 2023 under the false identity “KANU PRINCETON SAMUEL,” but escaped custody during a prison break on 26th November 2023 in Feeetown.
Further intelligence gathering revealed that the suspect continued to evade law enforcement, traversing multiple regions including West Africa, East Asia and the Middle East, under forged identities before eventually relocating to Doha, Qatar on 24th January, 2025.
Operating under the alias “TOURE ABDOULAYE” with a fraudulent Guinean passport, he secured illegal employment and concealed his identity.
Through robust international cooperation and the use of advanced biometrics, INTERPOL NCB Abuja, in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Doha, confirmed his identity, leading to his arrest by Qatari authorities in February 2025.
An official extradition request, processed via the Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja, was subsequently approved by the Qatari judicial authorities, resulting in his repatriation to Nigeria.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,while recognizing the strength in the synergy amongst nations to curb trans-border crimes, commended the diligence of INTERPOL NCB Abuja and extended sincere appreciation to the Honorable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Government of Qatar, INTERPOL NCB Doha, and the Nigerian Embassy in Qatar for their invaluable collaboration in securing the fugitive’s return.
The Inspector-General of Police went further to assure the general public of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ensuring that the suspect faces diligent prosecution, as part of the NPF’s dedication to justice and the safety of all Nigerians.
………As CP Abaniwonda reiterates the command zero tolerance to crime and commitment to serve all deltans.
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The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has assured Deltans, Residents, and non-residents of the Command’s readiness to ensure a hitch-free celebration ahead of the upcoming Easter festivity following the massive deployment of officers in the command.
In a release signed by the Police Public Relation Officer,SP Edafe Bright stated that the CP has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Commanders of the various tactical teams in the command,to heighten their visibility across the state,so as to prevent, combat,and at the same time,counter serious and violent crime during the Easter holiday period and beyond.
CP Abaniwonda noted that the police will focus on special crime awareness and prevention operations, as well as targeting crimes common over the celebration.
He further advised the public to be alert, law-abiding, and also actively instrumental to the policing of their environment and aid the police in the fight against criminality during the Easter period.
“The Command has drawn up additional deployments from the Department of Operations, Tactical teams which include Dragon Patrol, RRS, Raiders Squad, Safe Delta, Safer high way Patrol, Eagle-Net Special Squad, and Crack Squad, Personnel will also be deployed to worship centers and resort centers.”he said.
The Delta Police boss went further to state that the command will be tightening its crime-fighting efforts during the Easter period and beyond; hence, all officers will be out in full force working closely with other sister agencies to ensure the safety of the good and peace-loving residents in the State
As the Commissioner of Police,CP Abaniwonda Olufemi,on behalf of officers and men of the Command I want to wish Deltans and Nigerians a hitch-free Easter celebration.
As Christians across Nigeria and the world prepare for the 2025 Easter Celebration, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,has extended his warmest felicitations to the Christian community on the occasion.
In a release signed by the Force Public Relation Officer,ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,the IGP acknowledges the significance of the celebration, which symbolizes hope, renewal, and sacrifice; and encourages Christians to reflect on these values and continue to promote peace, unity, and goodwill in their communities.
Investigator news reports that the IGP directed the Commissioners of Police across all State Commands and Formations,and their supervising Assistant Inspectors-General of Police,to enhance visibility policing,extended vigilance,and intelligence gathering to ensure a safe and secure festive celebration for all citizens.
He also emphasizes the critical importance of enhanced patrol and strategic deployment of personnel to places of worship, recreation centres, major highways, and other public spaces to deter criminal activities and provide swift responses to any security challenges that may arise.
IGP Egbetokun went further to call on members of the public to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing the breakdown of law and order during this period.
He said,”Citizens are therefore urged to remain security conscious, act with moderation, and avoid reckless driving on highways during the festive period and beyond.”
“The Nigeria Police Force reassures the public of its commitment to ensuring a peaceful and crime-free Easter celebration for all. May the spirit of Easter bring peace, joy, and blessings to all.”he submitted
The Delta Police has been recognized for its proactive approach to crime reduction and community engagement with notable achievements including the arrest of some suspected criminals and the recovery of firearms.
The command under the leadership of CP Abaniwonda Olufemi,has continued to make Delta State hot for criminals by continuous proactive and intelligence-driven policing as the command has recorded immense success in the fight against crime and criminality, which has given rise to the massive recovery of sophisticated firearms, twelve suspected stolen vehicles, hard drugs and the arrest of suspects.
Speaking to newsmen at the State command,CP Abaniwonda noted that the syndicate allegedly responsible for the kidnapping incidents so far recorded in ogwashi-uku, Ibusa, Issele-uku, Ubuluku, and environs has been killed in a gun duel with operatives of the command.
He went further to state that in the first quarter of this year, the command arrested over one hundred and six (106) suspects involved in serious crimes which includes thirty-five (35) suspected armed robbers, twenty-four (24) suspected kidnappers, Five (5) murder suspects, twenty-two (22) suspected cultists, Four (4) suspects arrested for rape and defilement offenses and a total number of thirteen (13) kidnapped victims were rescued. A total number of Fifty-three (53) firearms, which includes Eleven (11) AK-47 Rifles, nine (9) Beretta pistols, Nineteen (19) single barrel/locally made cut-to-size guns, and thirteen (13) Pump action guns were recovered. Lastly, a total of Five Thousand, six hundred and twelve (5,612) rounds of ammunition/cartridges were also recovered within the period under review.
He said,”Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I welcome you to this first-quarter press briefing, where I will be briefing you on the command scorecard for the first quarter of the year 2025. The command has continued to make Delta State hot for criminals by continuous proactive and intelligence-driven Policing.
“The command recorded immense success in the fight against crime and criminality, which has given rise to the massive recovery of sophisticated firearms, twelve suspected stolen vehicles, hard drugs and the arrest of suspects. I am delighted to announce to you today that the syndicate allegedly responsible for the kidnapping incidents so far recorded in ogwashi-uku, Ibusa, Issele-uku, Ubuluku, and environs has been killed in a gun duel with operatives of the command.”
” Following the kidnap of a Doctor at Issele-uku on the 6th of April 2025 and his release on the 7th of April 2025 after collecting a ransom of Fifteen Million Naira (#15,000,000) from the medical doctor and the driver. I directed the operatives of the CP-Special assignment team to embark on an intelligence led investigation. On 10/04/2025, they trailed and arrested one Abubakar Usman Popularly known as “Shehu” the gang leader of a deadly kidnapping syndicate and allegedly responsible for series of kidnapping at Ogwashi-uku, Ibusa, Ubuluku and environs and also responsible for the kidnap of the medical doctor and collected a ransom of Fifteen Million Naira (#15,000,000).
“They were also responsible for the kidnap of the wife and daughter of Mr. Godwin Anuka after killing him at Ogwashi-uku area as well. He confessed to being responsible for the kidnap of a realtor Esther Ojoh at Ibusa whose corpse was later found on the 25th March 2025. Acting on his confession at about 1100hours of 11th April 2025, the suspect led operatives to their hideout, a forest along Asaba/Agbor express road between Okpanam and Issele-Asagba where on the process of searching the Area, suspect raised an alarm and fled to join his waiting gang members.
“The gang members engaged the team in a fierce gun duel during which four of the suspects, including the said Usman Abubakar sustained serious gunshot injuries. Three AK-47 rifles, Ninety (90) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered. The injured suspects were taken to general hospital Ogwashi-uku, where they were all confirmed dead.
“Also, on 3/03/2025 at about 1200hrs operatives of the command attached to Dragon 14 while on stop and search duty along Warri/Benin road by Western Delta University Oghara intercepted a blue colour Toyota Camry with Reg No PHC-257-NT driven by one, Peter James (m) aged 55yrs indigene of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
“The driver was asked to open the trunk of the vehicle, during which it was observed that the trunk of the said Camry, popularly known as “big daddy,” was unusually small. This aroused the suspicion of the policemen that the vehicle had been modified for malicious purposes. The Policemen then proceeded and removed the seat of the vehicle, only to discover three (3) AK-47 rifles, Two Thousand and Eighty (2,080) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, one thousand and forty (1,040) rounds of 51mm LAR ammunition totalling three thousand, one hundred and twenty rounds of ammunitions loaded in six boxes. The exhibit has been recovered, and the investigation is ongoing.
“On 06/03/2025 at about 1100hrs the command’s operatives attached to Dragon Patrol Team 02 while on stop and search duty along Asaba/Benin expressway by National Open University Onicha-Ugbo, intercepted a Navy Blue Sharon space bus with registration number DKA 408 LM driven by one Yahuza Magaji (m) aged 69 years in company of one Abba Sani (m) aged 17years both of Lere LGA in Kaduna State.
” They disguised as traders transporting Palm Oil and Garri. During the search of the vehicle, Seven (7) pump action guns five (5) cartons containing one thousand six hundred (1,600) rounds of live cartridges concealed under the back seat of the vehicle were recovered. Preliminary investigation revealed that suspects bought the arms from Onitsha and were transporting them to Kaduna State. Investigation is ongoing.
ARREST OF A YOUTH LEADER IN POSSESSION OF AK 47-RIFLE AND FORTY-FOUR ROUNDS OF 7.62MM AMMUNITION: On the 15th of March 2025, at about 1030 hours, the DPO Ekpan Police station received information that one Victor Edavwe ‘m’ the youth president of Ekpan community was suspected to have recently purchased an AK-47 rifle. The DPO Ekpan division led operatives to Shrine Street in Ekpan where the suspect Victor Edavwe was arrested and taken to the Police station for questioning. During the interrogation, suspects gave useful information that corroborated the information received by the DPO and led the operatives to the house of one Efe (surname unknown) AKA ‘Eteyomo’ and a search was conducted in the premises during which one AK-47 rifle, one single barrel gun, three cutlasses, two daggers and Forty-four rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition wrapped in a black sack and concealed on the roof of the sitting room were recovered. The suspects are in custody and investigation is ongoing.
ARREST OF NOTORIOUS CAR SNATCHER, RECOVERY OF EIGHT SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLES AND A BERETTA PISTOL: Sequel to a case of kidnapping of a man (name withheld) in Agbarho, where the hoodlums made away with his vehicle. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of CP-SAT trailed the suspects to Kogi State and arrested one Collins Abo ‘m’ aged 38yrs, alongside three others and recovered the said vehicle. Acting on their statement, the team trailed and arrested Isiah Oke and recovered one Beretta pistol from him. Investigation revealed that the suspect is a serial car snatcher. All his gang members have been arrested, and a total of eight (8) suspected stolen vehicles have been recovered. Investigation is ongoing.
DEATH OF FIVE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, ARREST OF THREE KIDNAPPED SUSPECTS, RECOVERY OF ONE AK-47 RIFLE, ONE PUMP ACTION GUN, THREE LOCALLY MADE GUNS, SIXTY ROUNDS OF 7.62MM AMMMUNITION AND CARTIDGES: Following an intelligence-led investigation carried out on kidnapping in Ughelli North LGA and environs, on the 21/3/2025, at about 2300hrs, operatives of CP Special Assignment Team (CP SAT) led acting on the intelligence trailed and arrested one Adamu Abubakar ‘m’ popularly known as ‘dogo’ who is the leader of a kidnapping syndicate at DSC roundabout Warri. The arrest and interrogation of this suspect led to the arrest of two other suspects, Abubakar Mohammed, popularly known as ‘chede’, and Mohammed Bellow at Otovwodo park in Ughelli North LGA. The suspects led the operatives to Iyamugo forest where their hidden weapons which includes one (1) AK-47 rifle, One (1) pump action gun, three (3) locally made guns, two magazines, sixty (60) rounds of Ak-47 live ammunition and seventeen (17) rounds of live cartridges were recovered. Upon exit from the forest, some hoodlums suspected to be their gang members engaged the Police in a gun duel during which five of the hoodlums sustained gunshot injuries while others escaped. The injured suspects were and later died while receiving treatment. The three suspects, and exhibit are in custody while investigation is ongoing.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVERY OF ONE AK-47 RIFLE, AND THIRTEEN ROUNDS OF 7.62MM AMMUNITION: On 26th March 2025, operatives of CP Special Assignment Team were on the trail of some suspected kidnappers, extended their investigation to Rivers State and at about 1820 hours of same date, one Chedeye Mohammed was trailed and arrested. Upon interrogation, the suspect led operatives to a bush after trailer park in River State where they hid their weapons. One AK-47 Rifle loaded with thirteen rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect and his members usually kidnapped at Ughelli, Agbarho and other parts in the state and hibernate in River State. Effort to arrest his other gang members is ongoing.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS, GUN RUNNERS AND RECOVERY OF ONE AK-47 RIFLE, ONE AUTOMATIC PUMP ACTION GUN, ONE BERETTA PISTOL AND AMMUNITION: Acting on credible information, operatives of the CP Special Assignment embarked on a sting operation in Anyangba town Kogi State and arrested three suspects named Zakari Mohammed ‘m’ aged 31years of Olugbujo community, Ibrahim Mumuni ‘m’ aged 29yrs old of Anyangba town, and Mohammed Hamisu ‘m’ age 25yrs of Anyangba town all in Dekina LGA of Kogi state. A search warrant was executed at their residence during which one AK-47 rifle, one automatic Pump action gun were recovered. On the same date, at about 1405 hours, the operatives acting on the statement made by the suspect arrested another suspect name Samaila Mohammed ’m’ aged 35yrs of Udo community Dekina LGA, Kogi State and recovered a Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of live ammunition and cartridges. Suspects are in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
ARREST OF A SUSPECT IN POSSESSION OF EIGHTY-TWO (82) ROUNDS OF 7.62MM AMMUNITION: On 25/3/2025 at about 1820hrs, the operatives of CP-SAT acting on intelligence gathered embarked in a covert operation at Olomoro community in Isoko South LGA and arrested one Emu Lucky ‘m’ aged 35yrs, a native of Igbide community. During a search of his premises, the operatives recovered Eighty-two (82) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was working with one Mohammed Bellow, a suspected kidnapper already in custody. Mohammed bellow acts as a middle man, between the suspected gun runner and other suspected kidnappers. Suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS, KIDNAPPERS, RECOVERY OF ONE ENGLISH PUMP ACTION, TWO LOCALLY MADE SINGLE BARREL GUN, AND ONE FABRICATED BERETTA PISTOL: On the 16th of March 2025 at about 1600hours, the DPO Ekpan Police station while acting on intelligence gathered on the criminal activities of kidnappers, armed robbers around Jeddo Axis of Okpe LGA, led operatives of Ekpan Police station and arrested Endurance Oghoghome ‘m’ aged 38yrs of Umukoro street, Blessing Oghoghome ‘m’ 46yrs, one Marvellous Dissy ‘m’ aged 43yrs and Jonas Orogho ‘m’ 38yrs. The suspect, upon preliminary investigation led the policemen to their hideout in Jeddo community where one Automatic English pump-action gun, two locally made single-barrel guns, one locally fabricated Beretta pistol, and one locally made cut-to-size gun were recovered. Suspects and exhibits are in custody while investigation is ongoing.
DEATH OF NOTORIOUS KIDNAPPERS AND RECOVERY OF ONE AK-47 RIFLE: Operatives of CP Special Assignment team arrested one suspect when he was seeking to buy AK-47 rifle ammunition at about 2330hrs of 09/3/2025. The suspect led the operatives to their hideout along the railway line in Agbarho, where the gang members, upon sighting the Police, engaged the team in a fierce gun duel, during which four suspected kidnappers sustained serious gunshot injuries. One AK-47 Rifle with one magazine was recovered. The injured suspects were taken to general hospital Ughelli for treatment, but were later confirmed dead by the doctor. Corpses have been deposited at the hospital morgue while efforts to trail and arrest the fleeing hoodlums is ongoing.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTIST AND RECOVERY OF TWO PUMP ACTION GUNS, AND TWENTY-FOUR ROUNDS OF LIVE CARTRIDGES: Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) at about 1345hrs of 3/2/2025 trailed and arrested a suspected cultist and gun runner on the command wanted list named Stephen Oma Odu “m” aged 25yrs of Obagho Community in Warri North LGA Delta State at Sapele Town. Further investigation led to the arrest of another suspected cultist known as Abel Festus aka “TOMPOLO “m” aged 42 yrs of Oghareki Community in Ethiope west LGA Delta State. Upon searching his apartment, two (2) pump action guns and twenty-four (24) rounds of live cartridges were recovered.
OPERATIVES OF THE COMMAND ENGAGES SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS AND RESCUES FIVE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS RECOVERS #1,3000,000 RANSOM: Following the unfortunate kidnap incident that occurred on 22/2/2025 where five (5) members of Elyon Paradise Ministry Ogwashi-uku were kidnapped while attending a night vigil service at the church. On 25th February 2025, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad embarked on a sting operation alongside members of Ubuluku community vigilante and other concerned indigenes of Ubuluku community. They stormed Ubuluku forest where the victims were being held hostage. The kidnappers, on sighting the Police, took to their heels, abandoning the victims. All five of the Kidnapped members of Elyon Paradise ministry were rescued unhurt and reunited with their families. The exhibit recovered includes thirteen rounds of expended cartridges, a bag containing the sum of One Million, three hundred thousand naira (#1,300,000) suspected to be ransom money. The manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVERY OF ONE SEMI AUTOMATIC BERETTA PISTOL, THREE LOCALLY MADE GUNS, AND MILITARY UNIFORMS: Acting on an intelligence-led investigation carried out on the arrest of some suspected kidnappers on 30/01/25 who have been terrorizing Abraka/Obiaruku/Umutu, operatives of the CP Special Assignment team (CP-SAT) stormed the hideout of these hoodlums led by one Emeka (surname unknown) on the 02/02/25 at about 1635hrs, located at Evwokenren layout off Ughelli road Agbarho in Ughelli North LGA Delta State. During the raid, a fabricated Semi-Automatic Beretta Pistol with four (4) rounds of live ammunition, four locally made cut-to-size guns, thirteen (13) rounds of live cartridges, and a pair of military uniforms concealed in a black polythene bag were recovered.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER AND RECOVERY OF ONE G-3 RIFLE: On the 17th of January 2025, acting on a tip-off, the DPO Agbarho Division mobilized and led operatives to the apartment of one Eriga Enyuche ‘m’ aged 40yrs, and upon search of his one-room apartment, one G-3 Rifle, one pump action gun was recovered hidden in the ceiling of the room. The investigation is ongoing.”he submitted.
CP Abaniwonda addressing the press
The Commissioner of Police use the opportunity to appreciate the Delta State Government, other sister security agencies, and the good people of Delta state for their continuous support to the Delta State Police Command.
He noted that security is everybody’s business, and the Police in Delta State would not have recorded these achievements without support and partnership.
” I therefore solicit continuous support and partnership with the command because together, we can keep Delta State safe for all. I leave you with this quote “if you see something”
“Deltans are urged to report any suspicious persons or movement within the environment either by reporting at the nearest Police station or call any of the following control room numbers.08036684974,08114895600,08025666914
Investigator news gathered that the safe school protection command and control centre is domiciled at force headquarters with a 24-hour call number (08077357777) where citizens can call in cases of school emergency in any part of the country.
