Delta Police in big haul of criminal suspects

Sequel to the earlier directive issued by the commissioner of police Delta state command, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, that DPOS and tactical commanders carry out continuous raid of black spots so that sanity can be restored and sustained in the state, the initiative has continued to yield results with the arrest of suspected gun runners, cultists, drug peddlers, rescue of kidnap victims among others. A statement by the Command’s Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, said that the Commander, Delta State Anti Cult Unit (SACU) detailed SACU Operatives to Jesse area of Delta state. The statement reads further: “After discreet intelligence gathering, on 20/5/2021 three suspected cultist namely, Onomua Victor ‘m’ age 29years, Saturday ‘m’ surname unknown, and Ibru Adegbor all from Jesse were arrested. On investigation and interrogation, they confessed to be members of Aro Bagger confraternity, and that the cult leader who is on the run is in possession of their arm which they call ‘tool’ popularly known as cut to size gun. On further interrogation, they confessed one Francis Ogono ‘m’ age 42years to be their gun supplier who is also from Jesse that allegedly sold the gun to their cult group. On 29/5/2021 SACU operatives went after the said gun runner he was arrested. exhibit recovered include on single barrel gun, and several tools used in the production of cut to size guns. Investigation is ongoing. “On 27/5/2021 at about 0845hrs, Dragon Patrol teams while on stop and search duty along Ughelli/Warri expressway by Ekrehavwe Community junction intercepted and rescued one Ibude Celestine ‘f’ of Okoukoko. The victim was kidnapped at about 0730hrs of 27/5/2021 in her Lexus Jeep after dropping her kids at School in Okoukoko. However, based on technical intelligence, Dragon patrol teams in conjunction with Agbarho divisional patrol team promptly swung into action and moved to Usiefurun Community Off Ughelli/Warri road.The vehicle was sighted by the combined teams. The hoodlums on sighting the police abandoned the victim’s Gold colored Lexus RX 350 Jeep Reg. No. LSD 366 CL, Chassis No. 2T2HK3U08C077223 and their operational vehicle A black colored Honda Pilot Jeep Reg. No Lagos KTU 911EJ, chassis No. 2HKYF18604H541056 and fled into the bush. Upon search of the abandoned Honda Pilot Jeep, one Pump Action Gun, Breech No. 870150457 and six (6) live cartridges were recovered. The victim and the exhibits have been handed over to Supol Agborho. Investigation is on to arrest the fleeing suspects. “Acting on credible intelligence that a cartel suspected to be dealing in cocaine are domiciled in Sapele, Police operatives attached to SACU went on a discreet operation to investigate and fish out these elements who supply criminals in Sapele with cocaine, Indian hemp and other illicit drugs, which they depend on before going for their criminal activities. On 29th may 2021, SACU Operatives stormed their hide out, where over 50 suspects were sighted, they immediately took to their heels, the police went after them, and arrested Eric Atijegbe, ‘m’ 35years, Adams Esubi ‘m’ age 46 years, Joshau Oda, ‘m’ 18 years and nine others all of Okpe Delta State, exhibit recovered includes cocaine, refnol, Indian hemp, cracks and other illicit drugs. Case is currently under investigation.”