Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Tactical Team based in Ughelli have arrested five suspected kidnappers terrorizing Ughelli-Warri road.

The suspects were apprehended on 24th April 2026 at about 18:30hrs, Ugamatv reports.

The Police also recovered from the suspects, one AK-47 rifle loaded with thirty-six (36) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement.

He said,”On 24 April 2026 at about 1830hrs, operatives of the command’s tactical team based in Ughelli, acting on credible intelligence arrested one Ahmadu Usman (m), 22, a native of Lafiya, Nasarawa State, at Ekuigbo area of Ughelli in connection with a kidnapping syndicate terrorising commuters along Ughelli–Warri Road.”

According to him, “Further interrogation led to the arrest of Haruna Abdullahi (m), 37, at a Trailer Park along Warri–Sapele Road and one AK-47 rifle loaded with thirty-six (36) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition was recovered from them.

“Suspects are in custody and investigation is ongoing.”