How Delta Police neutralize five kidnappers, recover AK 47rifles, 150 rounds of ammunition
By Owen Akenzua
Operatives of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command ( CP) Special Assignment team on 21st April 2025, acting on intelligence relating to kidnapping in Ubuluku, isseluku, issele-Asagba and environs by one Bellow Abubakar and his gang members, the operatives stormed one of their hideouts in Agu-Amawbia Forest, Anambra state.
During the raid of the suspects hideout in the forest, the operatives recovered one Ak-47 rifle, one hundred and thirty-two rounds of live ammunition. Investigation was extended to another of their hideout in a forest between Issele-Asagba and Utulu, where the said Bello Abubakar and his gang members were waiting in Ambush.
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The suspected kidnappers attacked the policemen in a fierce gun battle, but the team who were aware of the battle ahead reciprocated in a like manner. The suspects could not withstand the firepower of the operatives, as they ran in different directions with various degrees of bullet injuries.
Five of the suspects including the said Bello Abubakar who could not escape due to severity of their injuries, were taken to the hospital where they were confirmed dead. Two additional AK-47 rifles and eighteen (18) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered in the forest. Manhunt for other injured fleeing suspects is ongoing.
Police Spokesman in Delta state, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the incident, disclosing that investigation was ongoing into the activities of kidnappers and criminals in the state
