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Suspected Kidnapper Nabbed By Police After Collecting Ransom In Delta

A police patrol team and vigilante group from Ibusa Division have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Abdulahi Isah, after he allegedly collected ransom from his victim.

The suspect, who is cooling his heels in police custody, was arrested in the Ibusa bush on 12/3/2025.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement sent to our correspondent in Warri.


The police spokesperson said, “On 12/3/2025, at about 1100 hours, an indigene of Ibusa (name withheld) reported at Ibusa Police Station that his friend’s wife was kidnapped on 7/3/2025 and a ransom was paid. He stated that he was the one who delivered the ransom and other food items to the kidnappers.”

According to SP Edafe, “Acting on useful information provided by the said man, the DPO of Ibusa Police Station swiftly mobilized the patrol team of Ibusa Division alongside vigilantes and stormed the bush, where the suspect, Abdulahi Isah, was arrested.”

He added, “The suspect is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.”

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