Delta State Police Command have arrested three suspected gun runners who manufacture guns and supply to armed robbers and kidnappers.
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe, and released Wednesday, read: “Following an intensive intelligence-led investigation by operatives on CP’s special assignment with base in Ughelli related to the earlier recovery of a fabricated AK 47 revolver rifle recovered on 8th of June 2024. The team led by ASP Julius Robinson acting on the firm directive of the commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on 16/7/2024, between the hours of 1300hrs to 1935hrs arrested the trio  Tega Dierunaba ‘m” 44yrs of Ororokpe Community in Okpe LGA Delta State, a resident of Enerhen in Warri Town,  Chibiuke Anuforo Cosmas “m” 42yrs of Orlu Town in Nkwerre LGA Imo State, a resident of Mosheshe Cold-Room Industrial Area, Enehren Road Warri, a distributor of arms and Sunday Moses Pam m” 36yrs of Von Community in Jos South LGA Plateau State, a resident of Oka Closed Street in Enerhen Warri Delta State, who usually conceal and convey the arms from Plateau State to Delta State.
“All suspects have admitted to the crime as confessed earlier by one Goodluck Sakutu m” 38yrs of Ekpan Community Uvwie LGA Delta State who was earlier arrested and one fabricated AK-47 rifle was recovered from him. Suspects are in custody while investigation is ongoing”, the statement added.
Additionally, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda noted that crime can be fought at any stage, either before, during or even after. He therefore encouraged residents to trust the policing process and provide useful, credible and timely information to the police on suspicious happenings in their area, assuring them of justice, and that their identities will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
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