DELTA POLICE RESCUE VICTIMS, ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS, RECOVER FIREARMS
DELTA POLICE RESCUE VICTIMS, ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS, RECOVER FIREARMS
The Delta State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation of a kidnapping incident that occurred on 1st February 2026 at about 2000hrs along the Warri–Sapele Road by Adeje Community.
The incident, reported on 4th February 2026, involved the abduction of a group of travellers who were ambushed by armed hoodlums and taken into the bush. Two victims escaped and raised the alarm, prompting a coordinated operation involving the Police, Nigerian Army, and local vigilantes. Sustained pressure from the joint security team forced the kidnappers to abandon the remaining victims, who were later rescued unhurt.
Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Orerokpe Division arrested one Dafiaga Timothy on 4th February 2026 while attempting to withdraw money using a victim’s ATM card at a POS point in Adeje Community. The case was subsequently transferred to the CP-Special Assignment Team for further investigation.
Following intensive interrogation and intelligence-led operations, additional suspects were arrested on 31st March 2026, including Samuel Omonigho (31) in Kokori Community, Ethiope East LGA, and Henry Christmas (22) in Adeje Community, Okpe LGA.
Further arrests were made on 5th April 2026, when operatives apprehended Ovo Wilson Junior, also known as “Sheboy” (24), in Mereje Community, Okpe LGA, and Emakpo Ubiaro Abel (36) in Ughwagba Community, Okpe LGA. Investigations revealed that Abel, a tricycle rider, provided transportation for the gang.
In a follow-up operation on 13th April 2026 at about 0535hrs, operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team raided a hideout at Oka Junction, Agbarho, recovering one fabricated Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of live ammunition and one locally made gun with seven live cartridges.
Preliminary investigations link the syndicate to multiple cases of kidnapping and armed robbery across Warri, Sapele, Agbarho, Ughelli, and surrounding areas.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the collaboration between security agencies and the vigilance of community members, which contributed significantly to the success of the operation.
The Command assures the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate and bring them to justice.
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