Three Kidnappers Apprehended By Police While Collecting Ransom In Warri

The Delta state police command, Warri ‘A’ Division has arrested three kidnappers at the point of collecting ransom and rescued the victim at Nigercat area in Uvwie LGA of the state.

DSP Bright Edafe, the acting Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO stated this on Monday.

According to him, “A complaint was received by DPO, ‘A’ Division, Warri, on April 23 that one Peter Okologo, 26, was kidnapped.

“It was gathered that 25-year-old Ejiro John of Ogbori community in Warri led a group of armed men, some of who were alleged to be in military uniform and armed with guns and other weapons.

They stormed the house and whisked away Peter Okologo after firing gunshots and took him to an unknown destination.

“On the strength of the report, the DPO, ‘A’ Division, Warri, mobilised the rapid response team from the division and swung into action immediately and arrested another suspect, one kingsley Omagbemi, 25.”

In addition, the PPRO said that both suspects led the kidnappers to the victim’s house, where he was kidnapped.