Delta Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber, Recover arm

By Sunday Onye, Senior Correspondent

Nigerian police, Delta State Command has announced the arrest of a suspected armed robber and recovering of one Beretta Pistol with four rounds of live ammunition.

This is according to a statement signed by the state police command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe on Sunday.

Edafe said the suspect was arrested by the Eagle Net Special Squad Operatives on the 31st of August, 2023, at about 0900hours, adding the police acting on credible information, stormed a hideout at Isieke Quarters, Asaba, and arrested one Chimuanya Francis Onwusonye ‘M’ 30-year-old.

He explained that the 30-year-old male suspect who resides in Onitsha, Anambra State was searched on the spot and one Beretta Pistol with four rounds of live ammunition was recovered from him.

The statement reads, “In another development, while adhering to the directives of the Commissioner of Police CP Wale Abass psc, to maintain alertness, adopt more visibility patrol and proactive policing within the command, a team of Eagle Net Special Squad Operatives on the 31st of August, 2023, at about 0900hours acting on credible information, stormed a hideout at Isieke Quarters, Asaba, and arrested one Chimuanya Francis Onwusonye ‘M’. The 30-year-old male suspect who resides in Onitsha, Anambra State was searched on the spot and One Beretta Pistol with four rounds of live ammunition was recovered from him. The suspect was immediately taken into custody, and investigation is ongoing.

“In light of these achievements, the Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass reiterates that the command will not fold its arms and watch miscreants break the law. Knowing the ember months are usually marked by an increasing spate of crime, he appeals to the general public to be very alert, and that security is everyone’s business. He further reassures the effective dedication in curbing the measure of crime in the state”.

CP Abass urged the entire citizenry to give useful information to the Police, adding that the command is proactive and working tirelessly to protect the lives and properties of the inhabitants of Delta State.

However, the command gave the following DEDICATED LINES:
• 08036684974; 08125958005; 09053872287 (CONTROL ROOM)
• 08131070122 (POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER).