The Delta State Police Command has successfully rescued multiple kidnapped victims and arrested several suspects in a coordinated operation.
The police intervention followed a distress call reporting the abduction of two individuals in Agbarho, a community within the Ughelli North Local Government Area, on April 26, 2025.
Swift action by law enforcement led to the raid of the Uvwiama Forest, a known hideout for criminals, where the kidnapped victims were rescued, and nine suspects were apprehended. In the process, the police seized multiple firearms, including three pump-action guns, three double/single-barrel guns, a locally-made pistol, and thirteen live cartridges. While some suspects were taken into custody, others managed to escape, prompting the police to initiate a manhunt for the remaining individuals.
In a separate incident, the Special Assignment Team from the Commissioner of Police’s office arrested 38-year-old Henry Okpor from the Ejeme-Aniogor community in Aniocha South Local Government Area on April 22, 2025. The team also seized a pump-action gun and two vehicles— a Toyota Highlander and a Hyundai— believed to be stolen.
These recent operations underscore the Delta State Police Command’s ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the region, ensuring the safety and security of residents.
