Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest cultists in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has announced a series of successful operations targeting criminal activities across the state. These efforts include the rescue of a kidnap victim, the apprehension of three suspected cultists, and the recovery of illicit drugs and a firearm.

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As pressure mounted on the kidnappers through sustained intelligence gathering and operational deployment, the suspects abandoned the victim and fled from their hideout. The victim was rescued unhurt, debriefed, and reunited with his family.

In one operation, the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squad responded to a report of an abduction in Okpanam. Following swift intelligence gathering and operational pressure, the kidnappers abandoned their victim, who was rescued unharmed and reunited with family. The police are continuing efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

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The suspects were subjected to a search, during which one locally fabricated Beretta pistol was recovered.

Separately, a routine patrol in Asaba led to the arrest of three individuals identified as members of the Aro Bagger Confraternity. A locally fabricated Beretta pistol was recovered from them. In another development, a 45-year-old woman was arrested in Kwale following a raid on a suspected drug distribution point, where two other suspects escaped.

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Preliminary investigation revealed that the premises were being used for illicit drug-related activities.

The command stated that investigations are ongoing in all cases, with intensified efforts to apprehend remaining suspects and combat the proliferation of hard drugs.

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During interrogation, the suspect admitted being aware of the illegal activities taking place at the location.