Delta State Police Command’s Special Assignment Team have reportedly killed five suspected kidnappers in a gun battle around Iyamuge, Otu-Jeremi, Warri, Ughelli, and environs.

Spokesperson for the State Police command, Bright Edafe, who confirmed the killings, explained that some hoodlums suspected to be gang members engaged the Police in a gun duel in the forest during which five of the hoodlums sustained gunshot injuries while others escaped.

According to Edafe, the injured suspects were taken to the hospital and later died while receiving treatment.

The Police image maker also hinted that the Police Operatives led by ASP Julius Robinson, acting on the gathered intelligence trailed and arrested one Adamu Abubakar ‘m’ popularly known as ‘dogo’.

He said the arrested Abubakar is the leader of a kidnapping syndicate at DSC roundabout Warri through an intelligence led investigation carried out on kidnapping and other related crimes in Ughelli North Council and environs.

Edafe stated that other Suspects were arrested on March 21, 2025, at about 2300hrs, after being interrogated by the team, and they are Abubakar Mohammed popularly known as ‘chede’ and Mohammed Bellow at Otovwodo park in Ughelli North LGA.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that suspects are allegedly responsible for a series of kidnappings and armed robberies around Iyamuge, Otu-Jeremi, Warri, Ughelli, and environs,” he said.

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“Acting on the strength of their confessions, the suspects led the operatives to Iyamugo forest where their hidden weapons which includes one AK-47 rifle, One pump action gun, three locally made guns, two magazines, 60 rounds of Ak-47 live ammunition and 17 rounds of live cartridges were recovered.”