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Delta Police Kill Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 In Ughelli
Two suspected kidnappers have been killed in a gun duel with police operatives in Delta State.
The Delta State Police Command said operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), in collaboration with Ughelli Vigilante, raided a criminal hideout in Ekrerhavwe forest, Ughelli North Local Government Area, on October 31, 2026, at about 8:35pm, following credible intelligence.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the suspects opened fire on sighting the operatives, leading to a gun battle during which two suspects sustained gunshot injuries while others fled.
He said the injured suspects were taken to hospital where they were confirmed dead.
One AK-47 rifle, 26 rounds of live ammunition and two face masks were recovered from the scene.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel E. Erale, reiterated the Command’s commitment to combating kidnapping and armed robbery, urging residents to provide credible information.
He said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
