POLICE ARREST FIVE SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS/KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER ONE LOCALLY MADE LONG GUN, ONE DOUBLE-BARRELED FIREARM AND ONE LIVE CARTRIDGE IN SEPARATE OPERATIONS
The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspects and recovered two firearms and one live cartridge in separate intelligence-led operations carried out by operatives of the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) and the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU) in Ughelli North and Ika South Local Government Areas of the State.
1. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER, RECOVERY OF LOCALLY MADE LONG GUN
On 16 October 2026, operatives of CP-SAT, acting on credible intelligence concerning the activities of a suspected armed robbery syndicate terrorising Ujode Community in Ughelli North LGA, raided the area and arrested one Thankgod Ejakpomewhe (m), aged 29 years. One locally made long gun and one live cartridge were recovered from the suspect, while other members of the suspected syndicate fled. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
2. ARREST OF FOUR SUSPECTS, RECOVERY OF DOUBLE-BARRELED FIREARM
Similarly, on 15 October 2026, operatives of SAKU, Ubuluku, acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal hideout in Alisimen Community, Ika South LGA, and arrested four suspects: Okwunzuwa Rubben (m), aged 28 years; John Onyeka (m), aged 42 years; Uzoma Ifeyinwa (m), aged 20 years; and Osas Atoe (m), aged 22 years. The operation led to the recovery of one firearm reported as a double-barrelled pump-action gun, one laptop, six mobile phones, a camouflage cap and jacket. Further search of the suspect resident led to the recovery of five rounds of live cartridges. Investigation is ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, commended the operatives for their diligence and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and preventing the unlawful circulation of firearms. He warned criminal elements to desist from their activities or face decisive action within the ambit of the law, while urging residents to continue supporting the Police with credible and timely information.
SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA
18th October, 2026
