The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspected armed robbers and kidnappers and recovered two firearms in separate intelligence-led operations in Ughelli North and Ika South Local Government Areas.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Asaba on Saturday, October 18, 2026.
According to Edafe, operatives of the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) and the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU) carried out the operations.
In the first operation, on October 16, operatives of CP-SAT, acting on credible intelligence on the activities of a suspected armed robbery syndicate terrorising Ujode Community in Ughelli North LGA, raided the area and arrested one Thankgod Ejakpomewhe, 29.
One locally made long gun and one live cartridge were recovered from the suspect, while other members of the suspected syndicate fled.
Edafe said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
In a separate operation on October 15, operatives of SAKU, Ubuluku, raided a suspected criminal hideout in Alisimen Community, Ika South LGA, and arrested four suspects.
The suspects are Okwunzuwa Rubben, 28; John Onyeka, 42; Uzoma Ifeyinwa, 20; and Osas Atoe, 22.
The operation led to the recovery of a double-barrelled pump-action gun, one laptop, six mobile phones, a camouflage cap and jacket. Further search of the suspects’ residence led to the recovery of five rounds of live cartridges.
The PPRO said investigation is ongoing.
Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, 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.
