Delta police arrest armed robbery suspect, recover 7 cut-to-size guns, live cartridges

The Delta State Police Command has disclosed on Tuesday that the command apprehended armed robbery suspect, recovered seven cut-to-size guns and live cartridges in the state.

In a statement by the State Police Spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe on Tuesday said the command following a distressed call nabbed a armed robbery suspect in Agbarho community in the state.

According to the statement, “On the 23/02/2023 at about 2230hrs, operatives of Agbarho Division led by DSP Habu Haman received credible information about a suspected armed robber/cultist known as Kingsley Vejeta ‘m’ of Ekrerhavwe community, Agbarho, who has been terrorizing Agbarho, Ughelli and environs.

He narrated, “The operatives, in a combined effort with the community vigilantes, stormed his hideout and arrested the said suspect. During the course of investigation and interrogation of the suspect, he made useful statement and at about 0230 hours, he led the Police to the hideout of his other gang members at Ekrehavwe, Agbarho in Ughelli North LGA where on sighting the Police, they took to their heels. Seven (7) locally made cut-to-size guns, and four (4) live cartridges were recovered. Manhunt for the other fleeing suspects is ongoing”.