Delta Police Secure Conviction of 16 for Vandalising Government Property, Drug Possession

By Chukwunonso Eric, Warri.

The Delta State Police Command has secured the conviction of 16 male suspects for offences bordering on conspiracy, theft and vandalism of government property, as well as unlawful possession of prohibited drugs, reinforcing its commitment to protecting public infrastructure and combating crime across the state.

The convictions were handed down on July 15, 2026, by Magistrate Court 3 in Asaba, which sentenced each of the defendants to three years’ imprisonment at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre after they were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, stealing iron rods belonging to the Delta State Government, wilful and malicious damage to government property, and unlawful possession of 20 cups of Colorado (popularly known as Kolos), an offence punishable under the NDLEA Act.

The convicted persons are Yaro Abdul (25), Mohammed Isah (31), Hassan Jato (23), Azeez Bello (18), Duru Lawrence (27), Tijani Hassan (23), Muasu Alabo (27), Lawal Zardi (18), Gambo Abdul (18), Ali Musa (21), Musa Abdul (18), Umuru Kasa (19), Gaga Amos (25), Sani Garuba (18), Hanza Garuba (24), and Abdul Ahi Jubrin (18). The successful prosecution underscores the Command’s determination to ensure that offenders involved in the destruction of public assets and drug-related crimes are brought to justice.

Commending the investigators and prosecution team for their diligence, the Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, said the convictions send a strong warning that vandalism of public property, theft, and drug-related offences will attract the full weight of the law. He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain intelligence-led policing, protect critical government infrastructure, and maintain peace and security across Delta State.

Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, who disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday, said the Command remains committed to ensuring that criminal activities are decisively tackled in line with the law.