Operatives of the Delta State Police command have arrested 34 suspected kidnappers and rescued three abducted victims during a special operation at Ughelli area of the State.
In a statement made available to the public on Friday by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed that the operation headed by ASP Julius Robinson, recovered several pieces of ammunition and ransom paid to the suspects.
Edafe added that residents of Ughelli and its environs can now sleep with their eyes closed.
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He said: “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.
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“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.
“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.”
