Notorious wanted bandit, Abubakar Usman captured in Delta forest [PHOTO]

Delta State information outfit, SafeCity Security Service, successful collaboration with operatives of the authorities constabulary command, has arrested a notorious wanted bandit, Abubakar Usman.

The apprehension followed the kidnapping of 1 Mrs Blessing Chiedu, a autochthonal of Umunede Kingdom, who was abducted connected 2nd July, 2026, on the Ani-Ifekide Farm Road, Ubulu-Uku. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of N100 cardinal from her family.

Spokesperson for the SafeCity Security Service, Harrison Gwamnishu, made the disclosure successful a station connected X connected Wednesday

According to Gwamnishu, upon receiving the information, helium escalated the matter, and the Delta State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad, Asaba, led by CSP Osakpolor, swung into action.

He said utilizing their Hydra Tech Surveillance System, a coordinated rescue cognition was launched, Mrs Blessing Chiedu, a autochthonal of Umunede, was successfully rescued live and unharmed on the Ubulu-Unor/Ashama Road.

After her rescue, helium said the squad instantly launched a manhunt for the fleeing kidnappers until the aboriginal hours of Wednesday erstwhile their surveillance strategy located the pack to their hideout successful the Ogwashi-Uku/Adonta Forest of the state.

“A weapon conflict ensued, during which our combined squad overpowered the criminals. One of the astir wanted suspects, Abubakar Usman, was successfully captured, portion different members ...