By Sunday Apah
The Police in Delta State have arrested five suspected armed robbers and kidnappers and recovered two firearms and several live cartridges in separate intelligence-led operations by 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.
In a press release, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, said that on 16 October 2026, operatives of CP-SAT, acting on credible intelligence about a suspected armed robbery syndicate terrorising Ujode Community in Ughelli North LGA, raided the area and arrested Thankgod Ejakpomewhe, 29.
One locally made long gun and one live cartridge were recovered from him. Other members of the syndicate fled. Efforts to apprehend them are ongoing.
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, 28; John Onyeka, 42; Uzoma Ifeyinwa, 20; and Osas Atoe, 22.
The operation yielded one double-barrelled pump-action gun, one laptop, six mobile phones, a camouflage cap and jacket. A further search of the suspects’ residence led to the recovery of five rounds of live cartridges. Investigation is ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, 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 law, while urging residents to continue supporting the police with credible and timely information.
