DELTA STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, GUN RUNNERS AND; RECOVERY OF TWO (2) AK-47 RIFLES, AND THIRTY-SIX (36) ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 DELTA STATE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, GUN RUNNERS AND; RECOVERY OF TWO (2) AK-47 RIFLES, AND THIRTY-SIX (36) ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION The Delta State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in an intelligence-led operations targeting suspected kidnappers and illegal arms trafficking syndicate within and beyond the State. 1. ARREST OF FIVE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS/ RECOVERY OF ONE AK-47 RIFLE AND THIRTY-SIX (36) ROUNDS OF 7.62MM LIVE AMMUNITION: On 24 April 2026 at about 1830hrs, operatives of the command's tactical team based in Ughelli, acting on credible intelligence arrested one Ahmadu Usman (m), 22, a native of Lafiya, Nasarawa State, at Ekuigbo area of Ughelli in connection with a kidnapping syndicate terrorising commuters along Ughelli–Warri Road. Further interrogation led to the arrest of Haruna Abdullahi (m), 37, at Trailer Park along Warri–Sapele Road and one AK-47 rifle loaded with thirty-six (36) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition w...

TROOPS OF 3 DIVISION/OPERATION SAFE HAVEN APPREHEND GUNRUNNERS, RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN OPERATION GOLDEN PEACE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 TROOPS OF 3 DIVISION/OPERATION SAFE HAVEN APPREHEND GUNRUNNERS, RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN OPERATION GOLDEN PEACE


In a bid to ensure a secure and peaceful yuletide season across the Joint Operations Area, troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN have intensified intelligence-driven operations, achieving significant successes, including the apprehension of gunrunners and recovery of arms and ammunition.


On December 18, 2024, troops under Operation GOLDEN PEACE conducted a successful raid on a criminal hideout near the Plateau-Taraba border. The operation led to the recovery of an AK-47 assault rifle, an AK-47 magazine, and a stockpile of ammunition. Efforts are ongoing to pursue and neutralize the fleeing suspects.


On December 20, 2024, troops conducted a precision operation at White House Hotel in Bokkos Town, located in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. During the sting operation, two notorious gunrunners, 31-year-old Kenneth Mayas and 60-year-old Bulus Yilfo, were arrested while attempting to purchase an AK-47 rifle for ₦1,450,000.The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and have provided valuable information to aid further investigations and operations targeting other members of their criminal network.


3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding lives and property throughout the yuletide season and beyond. Members of the public are encouraged to support security agencies by providing timely and accurate intelligence to combat criminal activities effectively.


SAMSON NANTIP ZHAKOM

Major

Military Public Information Officer

Operation SAFE HAVEN

December 20, 2024.

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