Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has said that the Police Special Team from Ughelli Division in Ughelli, Delta State have arrested a notorious kidnapper in a hotel in Udu Local Government Area.

Olufemi disclosed this to newsmen during a press briefing.

He said the police also recovered from the suspect one pump action gun loaded with four live cartridges, one Beretta pistol and three rounds of 9mm ammunition.

According to him, “Due to the rate of kidnapping in Ughelli and environs, I detailed a special team to work in synergy with the newly posted DPO in Ughelli Police Division with a clear mandate to fish out the faceless kidnappers, and ensure that they are all brought to book.

“Consequently on 8/4/2024, the operatives on the special assignment working on credible intelligence stormed one of the hotels in Udu LGA and arrested a notorious kidnapper.

“Upon his arrest, the suspect gave useful information that led to the recovery of one pump action gun loaded with four live cartridges, one Beretta pistol and three rounds of 9mm ammunition.”