Delta CP Special Assignment Team Arrests Suspected Kidnapper, Recovers AK-47 Rifle, Others

By Daniel Dafe

Operatives of CP Special Assignment Team led by the Commander, ASP Julius Robinson have arrested a suspected kidnapper.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Bright Edafe, added that the arrest occurred on the 26th of March while they “were on the trail of some suspected kidnappers.”

The said police officers are said to have extended their investigation to Rivers State, adding that “at about 1820 hours of same date, a fleeing suspected kidnapper name, Chedeye Mohammed was trailed and arrested.

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“Upon interrogation, the suspect led operatives to a bush after a trailer park in Rivers State where they hid their weapons,” he said, adding that one AK-47 rifle loaded with thirteen rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition was recovered.

According to the police, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect and his members usually kidnap at Ughelli, Agbarho, and other parts of the state and hibernate in Rivers State.

Efforts to arrest his other gang members are ongoing.