Army Apprehends Kidnap Gang Leader In Ughelli

Gang leader of a notorious kidnap gang identified as Daniel has been arrested in Enhwe community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Daily Independent reports.

The suspect was apprehended by soldiers attached to the 222 battalions of the Nigerian Army in Ughelli.

It was gathered that the suspected kingpin was arrested after he collected a ransom of N10milllion from one kidnapped victim.

According to a security source who spoke under anonymity, the suspect had confessed to the alleged crime.

Adding that the suspect confessed that he has gang members spread across Bayelsa and Delta states.

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”He reportedly mentioned some of his dreaded gang members to include Jazzy and Monday who are currently at large.

It was revealed that the suspect was briefly paraded at the residence of the traditional ruler of Enhwe kingdom who identified the suspect.

According to a source,
an intelligence officer of the Nigerian Army who led the operation to arrest the suspect, said that various suspects arrested acknowledge that the said Daniel was their ring leader in Delta State.