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The Delta State Police Command has arrested suspected kidnappers and recovered weapons from the suspects.

Bright Edafe, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who made this known on Sunday said the recovered weapons include one locally fabricated baretta pistol, one revolver pistol, two double barrel guns, and other ammunition.

Part of the statement reads:

“In compliance with the CP’s directive, on 11/05/2023, at about 2315hrs, operatives of the command Decoy squad led by the commander, Asp Julius Robinson acting on credible intelligence gathered, embarked on operation and arrested one Emmanuel James ‘m’ aged 32yrs of Otor-Udu, Ughelli South LGA, who is suspected to be the leader of the gang.

“On 12/05/2023, at about 0230hrs, the suspect led the operatives to Ejewu community, Udu LGA, and arrested the syndicate driver, one Ejiro Peter ‘m’ aged 25yrs, a native of Kokori community in Ethiope East LGA.”

Edafe said the Police will intensify its fight against crime in the state, adding that all suspects will be prosecuted, as soon as investigations are concluded.