How Ransom, Food Courier’s Tip-off Led To Arrest Of Kidnappers In Delta

THE tip-off from a man (name withheld) from Ibusa in Delta State, who delivered food and ransom in the forest to kidnappers of his friend’s wife has ultimately led to the arrest of one of the gang members in the bush by operatives of the state Police Command.
According to a statement in Asaba by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr. Bright Edafe (SP): “On 12/3/2025, about 1100hours, 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 and that he was the person who delivered the ransom and other food items to the kidnappers.
“Acting on useful information provided by the said man, the DPO, Ibusa Police Station, swiftly mobilised the patrol team of the division, alongside vigilantes, and stormed the bush where the suspect, Abdulahi Isah, was arrested.
“The suspect is in custody and investigation is ongoing.”