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Kidnappers abandon 54-year-old man to escape police arrest in Delta

by Felix Ekwu
1 year ago
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Kidnappers abandon 54-year-old man to escape police arrest in Delta
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A hot chase by operatives of Delta State Police Command has forced suspected kidnappers to abandon their victim, a 54-year-old man.

The kidnapping of the victim (name withheld) was foiled on Sunday, December 17, 2023, by men of Safer Highway under Commander Safer Highway CSP Joseph Onubi on the orders of CP Wale Abass, following credible information received about a gang of suspected kidnappers around Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.

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In a statement, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, DSP Bright Edafe said, the Safer Highway Patrol team then “embarked on an intensive stop and search along Okwutaiire Community Okpe LGA, Delta State when they sighted a Toyota Camry 2.4 (REG. NO: GGE 645 FM) that matched the description given by the informant and headed towards their direction.

“The driver on sighting the Police immediately manoeuvre and zoomed off. The police chased them, forcing the driver and another occupant to jump out of the moving vehicle and flee into a nearby bush, abandoning the vehicle and a 54-year-old man.

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“During the search of the vehicle, two (02) AK47 riffles with thirteen (13) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered concealed inside the vehicle engine compartment and in the trunk of the car.

“Exhibits in custody and investigation have commenced as effort is being made to arrest the fleeing members of the gang.

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“CP Wale Abass has reiterated that the Command is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that citizens feel safe during the festive season and beyond. He further urges the public to voluntarily report any suspicious activity within their neighbourhoods to the nearest Police Station, through the Public Relations Office or call the control room on 08036684974.”

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