Delta Police Nab Three Suspected Kidnappers Who Demanded N2 Million Ransom

Members of the Delta State Police Command have taken into custody three suspected kidnappers who reportedly accepted a ransom of N2 million from a victim.

The suspects, named Usman Ayuba (22), Ibrahim Abubakar (22), and Haruna Dahiru (23), were arrested under the supervision of the Area Commander at the Ughelli Police Division.

Bright Edafe, the spokesperson for the police command, stated that the victim was able to identify her abductors, leading to their swift apprehension.

During questioning on February 26, the suspects directed officers to a wooded area along the Iyede route, where they recovered a magazine containing 24 live rounds of ammunition.

Additionally, on February 27, the suspects pointed the team to another location within the same vicinity, which resulted in the discovery of an AK-47 rifle.

"They were recognized by a female victim who was kidnapped on February 4, 2026, at Olu Avenue in Ughelli," Edafe explained. "She was freed three days later after the ransom of N2 million was paid."

He mentioned that the suspects remain in detention as inquiries progress to capture other members of the criminal group.