Edjekota-Ogor Bandits Attack: Delta Police Arrest Two, Arrest Another Two Robbers, Recover Firearm
By Matthias Ogbagah
UGHELLI – The Delta State Police command has arrested two suspected kidnappers in connection with a failed kidnap attempt on residents of Edjekota-Ogor in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State on Friday, 19th June 2026.
The suspects, identified as Iliyasu Hassan (16) years old and Idris Abdulkarim (32) years old, were arrested on Monday, 22 June 2026, at about 2030hrs after emerging from a nearby forest to purchase food and medication.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP. Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, in a press release made available to newsmen, disclosed that the operatives of ‘A’ Division Ughelli, in collaboration with members of the Edjekota-Ogor vigilante group, arrested two suspected kidnappers.
According to the press release, the victim of an earlier kidnapping incident positively identified the suspects as among his attackers. The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue.
According to him, efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the criminal gang and recover weapons used in their operations.
In another related development, operatives of the Ugborikoko Division on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026, at about 1500hrs, received a report regarding the arrest of two suspects linked to an attempted robbery.
According to SP Bright Eafe, preliminary investigation indicated that one of the suspects unlawfully gained access to a residential compound but fled after noticing the presence of the occupants.
He stated further that the swift response and vigilance of the community members led to the apprehension of the suspect and his accomplice, who were subsequently handed over to the Police.
Acting on intelligence obtained during preliminary investigation, operatives of the Ugborikoko Division searched the suspects’ residence and recovered one locally made pistol concealed inside a wardrobe.
The suspects are currently in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to determine their involvement in other criminal activities.
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, PSC, acipm, mnips, commended the vigilance of members of the public and the collaboration between community stakeholders and security agencies. He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring them of the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property throughout Delta State.
