DELTA STATE INTERNAL SECURITY CP-SAT AND RRS OPERATIVES ARRESTS SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, CULTISTS, RECOVERS GUNS, AMMUNITION AND CULTISTS REGALIA

ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, AND RECOVERY OF ONE AK-47 RIFLE, AND TWO PUMP ACTION GUNS: Acting on credible intelligence on the activities of some suspected kidnappers in Ogwashi-Uku, Ubuluku and Isseluku, on 27/07/2025 at about 0120hrs, operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team ( CP-SAT ) led by ASP Julius Robinson in a combined effort with operatives from the command’s X-Squad and Buffallo Patrol Teams of the command stormed a suspected criminal hideout along Ibusa road and effected the arrest of a notorious suspected kidnapper known as Chiadiji Collins AKA “Smooth” ‘m’ 42yrs who has been on the command’s watchlist for series of kidnapping activities within Ibusa / Ogwashi-Uku and Asaba axis. Upon interrogation of the suspect, he led operatives to his residence at Ewulu community in Aniocha South LGA, Delta State where a search warrant was executed during which one AK-47 rifle, forty (40) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered. Preliminary investigation also led to the arrest of one Ezechie Andrew of the same community in whose possession two (2) pump action and two (2) live cartridges were recovered. Both suspects are gang members suspected to be involved in a series of kidnappings in Ogwashi-Uku, Isseluku and other parts of Delta State. They are in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

2. ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTISTS AND RECOVERY OF ONE BERETTA PISTOL: On 30th of July 2025 at about 0630hrs, operatives of the Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) while acting on credible information stormed a criminal hideout at Big Gate, Campus iii, Abraka where one Benjamin Okwufulueze 21yrs, Augustine Ifeanyi 22yrs, Iruma Japheth 27yrs, were arrested and one fabricated beretta pistol with four live ammunition were recovered. Also recovered were one black cap with Eiye inscription and one battle axe. Suspects confessed to being members of Eiye confraternity. They are all in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

The commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda urges parents and guardians to discourage their children and wards from all forms of criminality and cult related activities and also advises members of the public to contact the Police and report any suspicious persons or movements in their environment.

SP. EDAFE BRIGHT, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA.