Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate in Delta, Rescue Three Victims, Recover AK-47

The Delta State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on violent crime, rescuing three kidnapped victims, arresting a suspect, and recovering an AK-47 rifle after a gun battle in Issele Uku.

The operation followed a kidnapping report received at the Issele Uku Police Division on March 16, 2026.

Acting swiftly, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Aderemi Badiru, in collaboration with military personnel, local vigilantes, and hunters, launched a coordinated search and rescue mission across identified hideouts in nearby bush areas.

The security team engaged members of the kidnapping syndicate in a fierce exchange of gunfire.

During the confrontation, one suspect was fatally wounded, while the three victims were successfully rescued unharmed and later reunited with their families.

Further combing of the area led to the arrest of a 22 year old suspect, Ahmadu Hassan, from Kange Village in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

He was found with gunshot injuries. Operatives also recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with four rounds of live ammunition.

Police confirmed that another suspect who sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter later died, and his body has been deposited in a mortuary.

The arrested suspect is currently receiving treatment under police custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.

The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Aina Adesola, commended the bravery and coordination of the operatives and supporting security groups.

He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe also confirmed the development.