…one suspect nabbed with locally made long gun as four others are arrested in alleged criminal hideout raid
The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspected armed robbers and recovered two firearms, live ammunition and other items during separate intelligence-led operations in Ughelli North and Ika South Local Government Areas of the state.
The operations, carried out by operatives of the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) and the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), targeted suspected criminal activities in the affected communities.
The command disclosed this in a press release issued on October 18, 2026, by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe.
One Arrested, Locally Made Gun Recovered in Ughelli
In the first operation, operatives of CP-SAT, acting on credible intelligence about the activities of a suspected armed robbery syndicate allegedly terrorising Ujode Community in Ughelli North LGA, raided the area on October 16.
The operation led to the arrest of a 29-year-old suspect, identified as Thankgod Ejakpomewhe.
Police said a locally made long gun and one live cartridge were recovered from the suspect, while other suspected members of the syndicate reportedly fled during the operation.
The command stated that efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects to bring all those allegedly connected with the criminal activities to justice.
Four Suspects Arrested in Ika South Raid
In a separate operation on October 15, operatives of SAKU, Ubuluku, acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal hideout in Alisimen Community, Ika South LGA.
Four suspects were arrested during the operation. They were identified as Okwunzuwa Rubben, 28; John Onyeka, 42; Uzoma Ifeyinwa, 20; and Osas Atoe, 22.
According to the police, the operation resulted in the recovery of a firearm described in the statement as a double-barrelled pump-action gun, alongside a laptop, six mobile phones, a camouflage cap and a camouflage jacket.
A further search of the suspects’ residence reportedly led to the recovery of five live cartridges.
The police said investigations were continuing to establish the suspects’ alleged involvement in criminal activities and determine the circumstances surrounding the possession of the recovered items.
CP Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Crime
Reacting to the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, commended the operatives for their diligence and reaffirmed the command’s determination to dismantle criminal networks and curb the unlawful possession and circulation of firearms.
Erale warned individuals involved in criminal activities to desist or face the full consequences of the law.
He also called on residents to continue providing credible and timely information to the police to support crime prevention, facilitate investigations and strengthen security across Delta State.
The command reiterated its commitment to intelligence-driven policing and sustained operations aimed at protecting lives and property.
