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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Operatives of Delta State Command\u2019s Tactical Team in Ughelli have arrested a suspect for his alleged involvement in an \u201cInter-State\u201d Gun running and kidnapping network.<\/p>\n

Also arrested with the suspect are, Haruna Jibrin(30) and Isiyaku Adamu(38).<\/p>\n

They were arrested on April 23 and April 24 respectively, DAILY POST can report.<\/p>\n

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement released in Warri.<\/p>\n

The Police Image maker said,\u201dIn a coordinated sting operation on 23 April 2026, operatives of the command\u2019s tactical team based in Ughelli arrested a suspect in Ughelli for involvement in an inter-state gun-running and kidnapping network.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to SP Edafe,\u201dThe suspect was arrested alongside Haruna Jibrin (m), 30, a native of Wase, Plateau State, who was to facilitate the movement of arms from Ughelli to Port Harcourt, Rivers State.<\/p>\n

\u201cFollow-up operations on 24 April 2026 led to the arrest of another accomplice, Isiyaku Adamu (m), 38, in Rivers State.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe AK-47 intended to be transported was recovered alongside and a blue Toyota Corolla (Reg. No. MUS 138 DJ) used in the operation.<\/p>\n

\u201cInvestigation is ongoing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Operatives of Delta State Command\u2019s Tactical Team in Ughelli have arrested a suspect for his alleged involvement in an \u201cInter-State\u201d Gun running and kidnapping network. Also arrested with the suspect are, Haruna Jibrin(30) and Isiyaku Adamu(38). They were arrested on April 23 and April 24 respectively, DAILY POST can report. 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