Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a security guard in connection with a foiled plot to abduct a pastor and retired school principal in the Ughelli area, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said in a statement on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The suspect, identified as Jeremiah Kwane, 26, was arrested on July 31, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the 'A' Division in Ughelli, who acted on information that he had attempted to recruit an individual into a kidnapping syndicate targeting the two community leaders.
Edafe confirmed that the intelligence was acted upon immediately, leading to Kwane's arrest at his duty post. A search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and two live cartridges. The suspect is currently undergoing further investigation. In a separate development on August 4, 2026, operatives of the Ebrumede Division, while on an intensive stop-and-search duty along Garki-Uti Road, Effurun, intercepted three suspected armed robbers. During the operation, Benjamin Haruna, 28, was arrested, while two other suspects identified as Omelo and Alabanco escaped on a motorcycle. A search of a bag in the possession of Haruna led to the recovery of two locally made double-barrel guns, eleven live cartridges, one expended cartridge, one axe, two Android phones, two power banks, two wristwatches, one lighter, and one camouflage military polo.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were transporting the exhibits to their hideout along Sapele Road. The arrested suspects remain in custody, while a coordinated manhunt is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. The State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, has reaffirmed the command's resolve to relentlessly pursue kidnappers, armed robbers, and other violent criminals, while urging residents to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information to enhance the safety and security of all.
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