…Recover AK-47 Rifle and 26 Rounds of Ammunition
By Sunday Apah
The police in Delta State have recovered an AK-47 rifle and 26 rounds of live ammunition following a gun battle between operatives and suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in Ughelli North Local Government Area.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, on Sunday, 1 November 2026, it was stated that the incident occurred on 31 October 2026 at about 20:35 hours when operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), working in collaboration with the Ughelli Vigilante and acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal hideout in a forest in Ekrerhavwen, Ughelli North LGA.
Upon sighting the operatives, the suspects opened fire, leading to a gun battle during which two suspects sustained gunshot injuries while others fled into the forest.
The injured suspects were taken to a hospital, where they were confirmed dead by a doctor. One AK-47 rifle, 26 rounds of live ammunition and two face masks were recovered during the operation.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Samuel E. Erale, reiterated the command’s commitment to combating kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible information to support police operations. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
