Deadly Kidnapping Gang Leader Arrested as Police kill four others in Delta

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… 18 rifles, 192 live Ammunition of Various Calibres Recovered in Delta and Kano


One Abubakar Usman, also known as Shehu, who was identified as the leader of a deadly kidnapping gang has been arrested and four of his men killed by the police operatives attached to Delta State Command.


The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja said Shehu was apprehended on the 10th of April, 2025, during a sting operation on the activities of kidnappers within the state. 


ACP Adejobi said upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to multiple crimes including the kidnapping of a medical doctor at Issele-uku, Delta State, the kidnapping of the wife and daughter of Mr Godwin Anuka at Ogwashi-Uku, and his subsequent murder, and also the kidnap and murder of Ms Esther Ojoh at Ibusa. 


He explained that the suspect further led operatives to the gang’s hideout in a forest along Asaba/Agbor expressway, where the operatives encountered the rest of the gang and came under heavy fire. “In the ensuing gun duel, the operatives successfully neutralized four members of the gang and recovered three AK-47 rifles and 90 rounds of Live Ammunition”, he said. 


The police spokesperson further disclosed that on the 10th of April 2025, operatives attached to the Kano State Command acting on credible intelligence, arrested one Abdul Sadiq ‘m’ 43 years, Ahmad Muazu ‘m’ 22 years, and Aliyu Sharif ‘m’ 40 years at Dorayi babba in Kano for an alleged arm dealings. 


Adejobi said further investigation led to the recovery of 15 locally fabricated revolver rifles, 102 live cartridges, and six expended cartridges from the suspects. “Investigations are being intensified to locate the factory where these illegal arms are being produced and arrest other culprits”, he added.


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has again commended the bravery, professionalism and resolve of these gallant operatives for the feats recorded; and reassured members of the public that the Force has made it a mandate to curb violent crimes that threaten national peace and security. 

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