On the 26th of March 2025, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team were on the trail of some suspected kidnappers, extended their investigation to Rivers State and at about 6:20 pm of the same date, one Chedeye Mohammed was trailed and arrested.
Upon interrogation, the suspect led operatives to a bush after a trailer park in River State, where they hid their weapons.
One AK-47 Rifle loaded with 13 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition was recovered.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect and his members usually kidnapped at Ughelli, Agbarho and other parts in the state and hibernate in the River State. Effort to arrest his other gang members is ongoing.
Also, acting on credible information, operatives of the CP Special Assignment embarked on a sting operation in Anyangba town, Kogi State and arrested three suspects named Zakari Mohammed, 31, of Olugbujo community, Ibrahim Mumuni, 29, of Anyangba town, and Mohammed Hamisu, 25, of Anyangba town, all in Dekina LGA of Kogi state.
A search warrant was executed at their residence during which one AK-47 rifle, one automatic pump-action gun were recovered.
On the same date, at about 4:05 pm, the operatives acting on the statement made by the suspect arrested another suspect named Samaila Mohammed, 35, of Udo community, Dekina LGA, Kogi State and recovered a Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of live ammunition and cartridges.
Suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
