The Delta Police Command says a suspected kidnapper, who was hit during a gun battle with the police in the Ewu community, has died at the General Hospital, Ughelli.
According to him, police recovered one Baretta pistol with four rounds of live ammunition, one pump action with nine rounds of cartridges, and one locally-made revolver pump action.
The CP said the command had launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects, adding that the command would ensure no hidden place for criminals.
He disclosed that between July 25 and till date, the police had arrested many suspected kidnappers, robbers and cultists across the state.
Mr Abaniwonda gave a breakdown of the recoveries to include four AK-47 rifles, 138 assorted ammunition and cartridges.
According to him, the police also recovered eight pump action guns, 15 cut-to-size locally-made guns and five English Baretta pistols.