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Police arrest three for inter-state gun running, kidnapping in Delta, recover AK47, others

Operatives of Delta State Command’s Tactical Team in Ughelli have arrested a suspect for his alleged involvement in an “Inter-State” 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.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement released in Warri.

The Police Image maker said,”In a coordinated sting operation on 23 April 2026, operatives of the command’s tactical team based in Ughelli arrested a suspect in Ughelli for involvement in an inter-state gun-running and kidnapping network.”

According to SP Edafe,”The 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.

“Follow-up operations on 24 April 2026 led to the arrest of another accomplice, Isiyaku Adamu (m), 38, in Rivers State.

“The AK-47 intended to be transported was recovered alongside and a blue Toyota Corolla (Reg. No. MUS 138 DJ) used in the operation.

“Investigation is ongoing,” he said.

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