The Delta State Police Command says its operatives have rescued a kidnap victim and gunned down two suspected robbers and kidnappers in the Ughelli South area of Delta State.
The Command’s spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe, revealed this in a statement, saying the feat was possible due to an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Ekpan Divisional Police Officer, CSP Aliyu Shaba.
Edafe said the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass, extends deep appreciation to all Deltans and residents of the state for their maximum cooperation and compliance with the law during the festive season.
“In an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Ekpan Divisional Police Officer, CSP Aliyu Shaba, on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim, recovered the victim’s vehicle, and three firearms, including two single barrel and one double barrel guns, with two expended cartridges.
“On 30/12/2023 at about 1930hrs, a 23-year-old male (name withheld) parked his Black-colored GLK 350 Benz SUV along Jakpa Road leaving his brother (named withheld) inside the vehicle as he went about other activities.
“While at it, he was alerted that the vehicle was attacked by three armed men who carried the vehicle with his brother in it, driving off to an unknown destination,” he added.
Edafe noted that the Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Wale Abass, has lauded officers and men of the Command for their tireless efforts in ensuring that the year 2023 was a success security-wise.
The CP also reminded them that the reward for hard work is more work, hence the need for them to up their strategies in the fight against crime and criminality in 2024.
