Delta Police Arrest Five Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Two Firearms
By Naomi Onome
The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspects in separate intelligence-led operations in Ughelli North and Ika South Local Government Areas, recovering two firearms, a live cartridge and other items.
The operations were carried out by operatives of the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) and the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), according to a statement issued by the command on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
In the first operation, CP-SAT operatives, acting on credible intelligence about a suspected armed robbery syndicate allegedly terrorising Ujode Community in Ughelli North, raided the area on October 16 and arrested 29-year-old Thankgod Ejakpomewhe.
The police said a locally made long gun and one live cartridge were recovered from the suspect, while other alleged members of the syndicate fled. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
In a separate operation on October 15, operatives of SAKU, Ubuluku, raided a suspected criminal hideout in Alisimen Community, Ika South, following intelligence reports and arrested four suspects identified as Okwunzuwa Rubben, 28; John Onyeka, 42; Uzoma Ifeyinwa, 20; and Osas Atoe, 22.
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The operation reportedly led to the recovery of a firearm described by the police as a double-barrelled pump-action gun, a laptop, six mobile phones, a camouflage cap and a jacket.
A further search of the suspects’ residence also led to the recovery of five rounds of live ammunition, the police said, adding that investigations into the case were ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, commended the operatives for their efforts and reiterated the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and curbing the illegal circulation of firearms.
He warned suspected criminal elements to abandon unlawful activities or face decisive action within the ambit of the law, while urging residents to provide the police with credible and timely information to support crime prevention and detection.
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The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, in Asaba on October 18, 2026.
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