Police Operatives Nab Notorious Kidnappers in Delta State

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Police operatives in Delta State made significant gains in combatting crime, as they successfully rescued two kidnapped victims in Oghara, Ethiope East Local Government Area, and arrested several suspects involved in kidnapping and drug trafficking. A joint operation between the police and the army led to the recovery of a stolen Mercedes-Benz GLK and the apprehension of two suspected kidnappers. In a separate incident, a divisional police officer mobilized patrol teams to rescue two victims who had sustained gunshot injuries along Ogor-Ivwreni road.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two notorious kidnappers, Solomon Otomi erewo and his girlfriend, Rukewe Urhiephroune, were arrested in Oghara, Ethiope East Local Government Area, after their victims were rescued unhurt.
  • The police recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz GLK and arrested two suspected kidnappers, Oghenetewhe and Gift, who were identified as members of the gang.
  • In another incident, a divisional police officer in Ughelli mobilized patrol teams to rescue two victims, Ovwenu Augustine and Victor Orogunu, who had sustained gunshot injuries along Ogor-Ivwreni road.
  • The suspects involved in kidnapping and drug trafficking were identified as Samaila Abubakar, Haashimu Aiki, and Onyeka Henry.
  • A joint operation between the police and the army led to the recovery of various exhibits, including a Toyota Corolla, a Hyundai, and a Benz 200E.
  • Eighty wraps of skunk, twenty-eight pieces of Tramadol, six tablets of Cwion, fifteen packs of Tygra 200mg, twelve packs of blue Vega, forty-one packs of red Vega, and one pack of Rislar were found in the possession of the suspected drug dealer.
  • Seven cult members, including suspected rival cult leaders Godswill Oghmienor and Okonedo Moses, were arrested in Pessu Community, Warri South Local Government Area.

Statistics:

  • Two kidnappers were arrested in Oghara, Ethiope East Local Government Area.
  • A stolen Mercedes-Benz GLK was recovered from the suspects.
  • Two victims, Ovwenu Augustine and Victor Orogunu, sustained gunshot injuries along Ogor-Ivwreni road.
  • Eighty wraps of skunk, twenty-eight pieces of Tramadol, and sixty-five other exhibits were recovered from the suspected drug dealer.
  • Seven cult members, including two rival cult leaders, were arrested in Pessu Community, Warri South Local Government Area.
  • One locally made double-barrel pistol with a live cartridge was recovered.

Sources:

  • A press statement issued by Police Public Relation Officer, DSP Edafe Bright.
  • A statement issued by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Jimoh Hassan.
  • A statement issued by the Divisional Police Officer 'A' Division, Ughelli.
  • A statement issued by the Police Public Relation Officer, DSP Edafe Bright.