Nigerian Army Joint Operation Arrests Suspected Kidnappers in Delta—-The Nigerian Army Joint operation, Troops of 63 Brigade/ Sector 1 Joint Task Force,  Operation Delta Safe (OPDS)  have successfully arrested three suspected kidnappers in  Ughelli North Local Government  of  Delta.

‎Capt. Iliyasu Bawa, the Assistant Director and Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a  statement on Tuesday in Asaba

‎According to  statement, the suspects were tracked to their hideout following a tip-off.

A a gun battle ensued when the security operatives approached the suspects, resulting in one of them, 31-year-old Justwill Brodeick, sustaining gunshot wounds.

‎He said that two other suspects, 29-year-old Olokepomu Kelvin and 22-year-old Oghenekaro Jonathan, were apprehended.

According to him, the injured suspect is currently receiving medical attention, while the other two are in detention pending further investigation.

The Commander, 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, Brig.-Gen.  Moronfolu Shonibare, commended the troops for their professionalism and diligence.

He urged the public to continue supporting the military with credible  information to maintain peace and security in Delta.