The Delta state police command says it has neutralised five persons suspected to be members of a kidnap syndicate in the state.

The spokesman of the command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said that the suspects were neutralised on Friday during a gun duel with the operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT).

He said that the incident occurred inside the Uwiamughe forest in Ughelli North Local Government Area.

Edafe said that the CP-SAT was led in the operation by ASP Julius Robinson following credible information.

“Acting on credible information, the police team trailed and arrested the leader of a kidnapping syndicate at DSC roundabout in Warri.

“The arrest and interrogation of the suspect led to the arrest of two other suspects at Otovwodo park in Ughelli,” he said.