The Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the Delta State Police Command, in collaboration with SafeCity Security Service, has captured a wanted bandit, Abubakar Usman, in his hideout in the Ogwashi-Uku/Adonta Forest.
Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who confirmed the development in a statement shared on X, said the operation followed the kidnap of Mrs. Blessing Chiedu, a native of Umunede Kingdom, on July 2, 2026, along Ani-Ifekide Farm Road, Ubulu-Uku.
According to Gwamnishu, the abductors demanded a ransom of N100 million from the victim’s family.
“Immediately after receiving the information about the kidnap incident, I escalated the matter, and the Delta State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad, Asaba, led by CSP Osakpolor, swung into action,” he said.
Using the Hydra Tech Surveillance System, a coordinated rescue operation was launched and Mrs. Chiedu was rescued alive and unharmed along the Ubulu-Unor/Ashama Road.
Gwamnishu added that a manhunt was immediately launched for the fleeing kidnappers. “The operation continued throughout the night until approximately 6:45a.m today, when our Surveillance system located the gang to their hideout in the Ogwashi-Uku/Adonta Forest,” he stated.
“A gun battle ensued, during which our combined team overpowered the criminals. One of the most wanted suspects, Abubakar Usman, was successfully captured, while other members of the gang escaped into the forest with their firearms.”
Investigations, he said, revealed that Usman and his gang have been responsible for several kidnapping operations across Igbodo, Umunede, and surrounding communities, where they extorted millions of naira in ransom from families.
Gwamnishu appreciated Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, officers of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, and other security and community stakeholders for their support in the operation.
He reiterated the commitment to work with security agencies to ensure criminals have no hiding place.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, was yet to issue an official statement on the incident as at press time
