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Following the positive launch of its crime intelligence operations being conducted around the state since the beginning of the Ember months period, which has been yielding positive results, operatives of the state command on Sunday, December 17, successfully foiled an attempted kidnapp, recovered two AK-47 rifles and 13 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, at about 2130 hours (9:30pm) on the said date, the Command received credible information about a gang of suspected kidnappers around Okpe LGA.
“Acting on this information, the Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, directed the Commander Safer Highway, CSP Joseph Onubi to mobilise men deployed around Sapele axis. Safer Highway Patrol team embarked on an intensive stop and search along Okwutaiire Community Okpe LGA, Delta State when they sighted a Toyota Camry 2.4 (REG. NO:GGE 645 FM) that matched the description given by the informant and headed towards their direction.
“The driver on sighting the Police immediately manoeuvre and zoomed off. The police chased them, forcing the driver and another occupant to jump out of the moving vehicle and flee into a nearby bush, abandoning the vehicle and a 54-year-old man.
“During the search of the vehicle, two AK47 riffles with thirteen (13) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition concealed inside the vehicle engine compartment and in the trunk of the car were recovered. Exhibits in custody, and investigation have commenced as effort is being made to arrest the fleeing members of the gang,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, CP Wale Abass has reassured residents of the state of the continuous high-density patrols and operations within the state during the festivities period and beyond.
He reiterated the command’s commitment on cleansing the state from criminally minded elements, saying the Command is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that citizens feel safe during the festive season and beyond.
The CP further urged the public to voluntarily report any suspicious activity within their neighborhoods to the nearest Police Station, through the Public Relations Office or call the control room on 08036684974.
