How we foiled attempt to kidnap pastor, school principal in Delta – Police

The Delta State Police Command has successfully foiled an attempt to kidnap a pastor and a retired school principal in Ughelli.

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, disclosed on Wednesday that on July 31, 2026, operatives of ‘A’ Division, Ughelli, acting on credible intelligence, foiled a planned kidnapping following information that Jeremiah, aged 26 (surname withheld), had allegedly attempted to recruit an individual into a kidnapping syndicate with a view to abducting a pastor and a retired school principal in Ughelli.

“The intelligence was immediately acted upon, leading to the arrest of the suspect at his duty post in Ughelli.

“A search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and two live cartridges.”

He revealed that the suspect is undergoing further investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the officers for the successful operation and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and the relentless pursuit of violent criminals.

He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing efforts to keep Delta State safe.