Police Nab Six Alleged Kidnappers, Seize Over N2 Million Ransom In Delta

Police Nab Six Alleged Kidnappers, Seize Over N2 Million Ransom In Delta

Police officers from the Ebrumede Division in Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, have apprehended six individuals suspected of kidnapping. During the operation, authorities seized a total ransom of N2,344,000 (Two million, three hundred and forty-four thousand naira) and several stolen mobile phones.

Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, shared details of the arrest with journalists in Asaba. He explained that the police, acting on credible intelligence, stopped a tricycle carrying the six suspects. When the suspects saw the police, they tried to flee but were quickly captured.

A search of the suspects revealed the recovered ransom, which was part of the payment made by the victims for their release. The stolen phones, which were identified as belonging to the kidnapped victims, were also recovered. Further investigations are underway.