Two Suspected Kidnappers Dead, As Police Rescue Two Kidnap Victims, Recover One Ak-47 Rifle, Others In Delta

By Daniel Dafe

The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state, SP. Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, has said.

Edafe, in a statement on Thursday, added that “in a coordinated intelligence-led operation, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and cyber-crime squad in a combined effort with the military on 9th April, 2026, at about 0040hrs, trailed suspected kidnappers to their hideout along Ubulu-Uku Power Line, following a reported kidnapping incident in Ibusa and Enu-Ani Mega City, Ogwashi-Uku.”

According to him, “on sighting the operatives, the suspects opened fire, leading to a gun duel,” adding: “The operatives responded professionally, resulting in the rescue of two female victims, while two members of the kidnapping syndicate were fatally wounded.”

The PPRO said “recovered from the scene were one AK-47 rifle, nineteen (19) rounds of AK-47 ammunition, and four million, two hundred thousand naira (#4,200,000) suspected to part of the ransom collected from victims.”

He continued: “A combing operation of the surrounding bushes is ongoing with a view to recovering additional arms and apprehending fleeing members of the gang. The injured suspects were taken to the hospital where they were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”

Meanwhile, CP Oyeniyi commended the bravery and professionalism of the operatives and the support of the military, noting that such inter-agency collaboration remains critical in tackling violent crimes, just as he reassured residents that the Command remains resolute in its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urged members of the public to continue to provide credible and timely information to the police.