The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspected kidnapper, a “ONE CHANCE” armed robbery syndicate, two female suspects in possession of fake naira notes and a suspected Indian hemp/drug dealer.
One English Berretta and fifteen rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition were also recovered in the process.
In an official statement on Twitter, the Police Command said:
“On 24/05/2023 at about 0215hrs, the commander Rapid Response Squad (RRS) SP Omouwuigbe Nosakhare, acting on credible intelligence about a suspect who hibernates somewhere in Warri but a member of a dreaded kidnap syndicate, led operatives of RRS and stormed his criminal hideout in Uvwie LGA of Delta State, where the suspect named Cyril Efe ‘m’ 25yrs of Ohorhe community was arrested.
A search warrant was executed in his premises where one (1) English Berretta pistol and fifteen (15) rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition were recovered. Investigation is ongoing.” 
In another development, the statement read, “On 24/5/2023, the Command’s Decoy squad led by the commander ASP Julius Robinson embarked on a covert operation, this operation was sequel to a previous complaint lodged by a victim of “one chance” robbery (name withheld) who was robbed by these syndicate on the 16/5/2023 at about 1900hours, along Benin-Asaba expressway close to Asaba airport, carting away her handbag and other valuables.
“On 24/5/2023, the operatives armed with technically derived information on the suspects trailed and arrested one Ananias Omachefu Akoji ‘m’ aged 31yrs of Kogi state but resident at Okwe, Asaba.
The suspect led the operatives to Abraka market where the leader of the gang named Chinedu Sunday ‘m’ aged 33yrs, in whose possession the victims sim card was recovered and he was also arrested.
“During the course of investigation, the suspect confessed to the crime and took the operatives to their hideout where properties of the victim and other suspected stolen items were recovered. Further investigation led to the arrest of two other suspects who usually buy some of these stolen items from them. They are all in custody, and investigation is ongoing”.
Also, “On 24/5/2023 at about 1000hours, operatives attached to Orerokpe Division, while on intensive stop and search/visibility patrol along Jeddo road, intercepted one Tuji Oyeniwe ‘m’ aged 38yrs, of small town street Jeddo community with a suspicious looking bag. The suspect was subjected to a search during which weeds suspected to be Indian hemp and other hard drugs in large quantities were found in his possession and packaged in mini rubber cups for sale.
“The suspect was promptly arrested and taken into custody. Preliminary investigation also revealed that he is suspected to be a notorious drug peddler in Okpe and environs. Effort to arrest his accomplices is ongoing”.
Policemen from A Division in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State also arrested two female suspects with fake currencies. Favour Aloh, 23, and Ginikach Nina, 32, were arrested following a complaint by their victim, a 72-year-old woman.
DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement. According to him, the suspects went to the shop of the 70-year-old woman with fake currencies while she was selling her goods. “The two suspects were immediately trailed and arrested,” he said.
Following the arrests in the state, the Command under the leadership of CP Wale Abass psc commended officers and men of the command for their tireless efforts in crime fighting and encouraged them to sustain the tempo.
The CP also assured residents that the police will not allow criminally minded persons in the state to have peace, stating that the police will fish them out from their hiding place and ensure they are brought to justice.
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