Delta Police Rescue Kidnapped Woman, Arrest Five Suspects
On October 3, 2026, at approximately 8:30 am, operatives from the Delta State Police Command conducted a rescue operation in Usiefrun Community, leading to the successful rescue of a 25-year-old woman who had been kidnapped. The operation was initiated by the Divisional Police Officer of Otu-Jeremi Division, who acted on intelligence from the DPO of Ovwian-Aladja Division.
During the operation, the main suspect, identified as 29-year-old Brotugbare Francis Onome, was arrested. A search of the premises resulted in the recovery of a fabricated Beretta pistol, one magazine, two rounds of live ammunition, a battle axe, four cutlasses, and a hammer.
The police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed these details in a statement provided to journalists in Warri, noting that investigations are ongoing.
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