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...

OBA AKIOLU URGES NIGERIANS TO CHANNEL BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATORY FUNDS TO CHARITABLE INITIATIVES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 OBA AKIOLU URGES NIGERIANS TO CHANNEL BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATORY FUNDS TO CHARITABLE INITIATIVES


In recognition of the forthcoming birthday celebration of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, on October 29, 2025, the Oba of Lagos wishes to inform the general public, corporate bodies, and well-meaning individuals that those intending to place congratulatory messages in newspapers, on television, or on radio are kindly encouraged to channel such funds toward charitable initiatives instead.


His Royal Majesty humbly requests that such goodwill gestures be directed toward:


The purchase of essential drugs and medical supplies for health facilities, including Zenith Iga Idunganran Health Center, Police Hospital Falomo, Massey Street Children’s Hospital, Lagos Island, and other Primary Health Centers across Lagos Island.


The procurement and installation of solar street lights for mosques and churches across Lagos Island, with priority given to the Oba’s Mosque at Okiti Lane and the Methodist Church on Iga Idunganran Street, Isale-Eko.


Furthermore, His Royal Majesty intends to open a dedicated account to support these charitable purposes, and details will be conveyed in due course.


The Oba of Lagos deeply appreciates the continued love and support of the people, and he extends his regards.


Olanrewaju Bajulaiye


Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Information & Strategy

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