Three individuals suspected of kidnapping have been apprehended by the Delta State Police Command, who also successfully recovered a vehicle belonging to the victim.
According to a statement released on Monday, September 22, 2025, by the command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the victim was abducted from his home in Ogwashi-Uku and taken into a nearby forested area.
Despite the kidnappers receiving a ransom payment of two million naira from the victim’s relatives, they cruelly shot the victim in the leg when he was unable to provide the full amount demanded.
Under the leadership of CSP Godwin Osadolor, police officers launched a rescue operation in the bush, successfully freeing the victim. The pursuit of the suspects led the team to Idemili North Local Government Area in Anambra State, where two suspects, Uche Okechukwu and Chukwuebuka Nka, were detained.
Following their confessions, the police raided a hideout in Agidiase village, Ogwashi-Uku, arresting the third suspect, 18-year-old Somto Chukwuma.
Somto then guided the officers to an additional location in Ogwashi-Uku, where they recovered a Toyota Matrix used in their operations, along with a device designed to jam communication signals.
The official statement detailed, “On September 8, 2025, at approximately 1:30 AM, the command received an urgent report of a young man abducted from his residence in Ogwashi-Uku. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of two million naira and, upon receiving partial payment, shot the victim in the leg.”
“The Commissioner of Police promptly deployed the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Squad. CSP Godwin Osadolor and his team tracked the kidnappers to the bush, where they rescued the injured victim. Subsequent intelligence-led investigations led to the arrest of Chukwuebuka Nka, 25, from Nenwe in Enugu State, and Uche Okechukwu from Amaifeke, Imo State.”
“The suspects were apprehended along Owerri Road in Idemili North LGA, Anambra State, and the victim’s white Venza SUV was recovered. Further state-transformer-theft-arrests/” title=”Six Arrested in Niger … for Daring Transformer Theft: Police Crack Down”>inquiries led to the arrest of Somto Chukwuma, 18, from Ezea in Ihiala LGA, Anambra State, at a hideout in Agidiase village.”
“The third suspect revealed another location where the police seized a Toyota Matrix with registration number RRT-331-AE and a network jammer device. All suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.”
Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, praised the officers for their dedication and professionalism, emphasizing that criminal elements will find no refuge within the state.
He reiterated the command’s unwavering resolve to dismantle criminal syndicates and ensure the safety and tranquility of all communities in Delta State.
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