By Onomiguren Agbamu
The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspected criminals and recovered two firearms and live ammunition in separate intelligence-led operations in Ughelli North and Ika South Local Government Areas of the state.
The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) and the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), according to a press release issued on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
In the first operation, CP-SAT operatives, acting on credible intelligence about the activities of a suspected armed robbery syndicate in Ujode Community, Ughelli North LGA, raided the area on October 16 and arrested a 29-year-old suspect, Thankgod Ejakpomewhe.
The police said one locally made long gun and a live cartridge were recovered from the suspect, while other suspected members of the syndicate fled.
The Command added that efforts were 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, leading to the arrest of four suspects.
The suspects were identified as Okwunzuwa Rubben, 28; John Onyeka, 42; Uzoma Ifeyinwa, 20; and Osas Atoe, 22.
Items recovered during the operation included a firearm described by the police as a double-barrelled pump-action gun, one laptop, six mobile phones, a camouflage cap and a jacket.
The police further disclosed that a search of the suspects’ residence led to the recovery of five rounds of live cartridges.
The Command said investigations into the case were ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, commended the operatives for their efforts 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 in accordance with the law.
The Commissioner also urged residents to provide credible and timely information to support police efforts to prevent and combat crime.
The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, and issued in Asaba on October 18, 2026.
The suspects remain presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.
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