Nigeria Police Force Neutralizes Suspected Kidnappers, Recovers Weapons and Vehicles

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have carried out coordinated operations in Delta and Kaduna states, resulting in the neutralization of seven suspected kidnappers, arrest of five armed robbery suspects, and recovery of various weapons and stolen vehicles. The operations, conducted on June 4, 2025, were a culmination of credible intelligence and swift response from the police and local security stakeholders.

Key Takeaways:

• Seven suspected kidnappers were neutralized by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force during coordinated operations in Delta and Kaduna states, resulting in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, 31 rounds of live ammunition, and five stolen vehicles.
• In Delta State, four suspected kidnappers were killed in an encounter with local vigilantes and anti-cult volunteers, who acted on credible intelligence regarding a kidnapping syndicate operating along the Abraka Railway axis.
• A total of six kidnappers were neutralized in Delta State, including three in a separate operation, in which an additional AK-47 rifle with 18 rounds of ammunition was recovered.
• In Kaduna State, five individuals belonging to an armed robbery syndicate were arrested following the recovery of a stolen Toyota Hilux from the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on May 28, 2025.
• Mohammed Kabir, a male from Samaru Gusau, Zamfara State, was apprehended after a high-speed pursuit near Zaria town, and a Toyota Camry was recovered in the process.
• A Honda CR-V was recovered following the arrest of one Emmanuel Oliseh, who had stolen the vehicle from Abuja, and a Toyota Camry (1998 model) was intercepted with three suspects, Ibrahim Bala, Abdulsalam Abdullahi, and Abdulraman Muktar, who confessed to stealing the vehicle from Nasarawa State.
• The Inspector-General of Police has commended the officers for their swift response to intelligence and has urged citizens to provide timely information to the Police and other security agencies to help keep the country safe.

Statistics:

• 7 suspected kidnappers were neutralized during the operations
• 2 AK-47 rifles and 59 rounds of live ammunition were recovered
• 5 stolen vehicles were recovered in Kaduna State
• 6 kidnappers were neutralized in Delta State
• 5 individuals belonging to an armed robbery syndicate were arrested
• 4 suspects were apprehended by the Kaduna State Police Command
• A high-speed pursuit led to the arrest of Mohammed Kabir
• 2 Toyota Camry vehicles were recovered
• A Toyota Hilux stolen from the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja was recovered

Sources:

• ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer
• Statement released by the Nigeria Police Force on June 4, 2025
• Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun