ARREST OF A SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER AND RECOVERY OF LOCALLY FABRICATED GUNS

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspect cultist/ armed robber in Asaba as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and security in the metropolis and across the state.

On 9/06/2025, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command’s DOPS Buffalo Team, led by the Commander DSP Charles Evboifo, raided a food canteen, a popular hideout for cultists, and arrested one Kingsley Ugochukwu, aged 40yrs. The suspect on sighting the Police quickly disposed of a locally fabricated Beretta pistol which was later recovered by the operatives. During the preliminary investigation, the suspect made a suspicious call to his wife which prompted the operatives to expand the investigation. It was later revealed that the suspect ordered his wife to check his bedroom and dispose of another long-range single barrel gun in an uncompleted building. The Suspect’s wife was arrested and her confession led to the recovery of the other single-barrel gun.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi assures the public of the Command’s commitment to tackling crimes and other related vices. Members of the public are therefore urged to partner with the Police by providing useful, timely and credible information to the Police. The Command can be reached through the following control room dedicated phone numbers:

– 08036684974
– 08114895600
– 08025666914

SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA