Operatives of the Delta State Police Command deployed in Ughelli area of the state have arrested 34 suspected kidnappers and rescued three kidnap victims during a special operation in the area.
This was disclosed in a statement shared on X.com by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on Friday.
Edafe noted that the operation headed by ASP Julius Robinson successfully brought calm to Ughelli and its environs as the special assignment team has successfully recovered several pieces of ammunition and ransom paid to the kidnappers.
The statement read, “This is the CP special assignment team (CSP SAT) deployed to Ughelli by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, headed by ASP Julius Robinson. They have successfully brought calm to Ughelli and its environs.
“Their achievements since deployment include the recovery of seven AK-47 rifles, recovery of one AK-49 rifle, one G-3 rifle, six pump action guns, 16 Beretta pistols, 88 ammunition, rescue of three kidnapped victims, N5,500,000 ransom and arest of 34 suspected kidnappers.”
Edafe further explained that residents of Ughelli can now sleep with their eyes closed.
“This master stroke by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has indeed made sure that residents in Ughelli, Warri, Sapele, Oghara, and environs sleep with their two eyes closed,” he added.