The Delta State Police Command says it has recorded fresh operational gains following intelligence-led operations that led to the interception of 1,520 packets of illicit drugs, recovery of a locally made firearm, and the arrest of suspected criminal elements across the state.
While the development underscores ongoing enforcement efforts, security analysts say sustained disruption of drug and cult networks, not isolated arrests, will ultimately determine the long-term impact on crime in Delta.
Drug Syndicate Intercepted
According to the Command, the breakthrough occurred on February 13, 2026, at about 2230 hours when operatives of the Eagle Net Special Squad, during a stop-and-search operation along the Asaba, Agbor Expressway near Northwest Filling Station, intercepted a white J5 bus (Reg. No. 7BGT 60LG).
A thorough search reportedly uncovered 1,520 packets of Tramadol and Swinol tablets concealed beneath company machines.
Police arrested the driver, Ebuka Dominion (30), from Aguata LGA of Anambra State, and the motor boy, Emmanuel Terdule (30), from Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State.
Further investigation led to the arrest of Peter Etim Akpan (47) from Nibiaya Uruan LGA of Akwa Ibom State, alleged to be the owner of the consignment.
Police say efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the drug network.
Robbery/Cult Suspect Nabbed
In a separate operation on February 22, 2026, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team arrested Collins Darlington (23) at Otor Uweku area of Ughelli town following intelligence linking him to a string of robberies in Warri metropolis.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly led officers to a bush in the Jedo area of Warri where a locally made gun buried in the ground was recovered.
Police disclosed that the suspect allegedly confessed to membership of the Aye Confraternity and involvement in several door-to-door robbery incidents.
Manhunt operations are said to be ongoing for other gang members.
Police Assure — Public Still Watching
The Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, reiterated the Command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and protection of lives and property.
He called on residents to continue providing credible and timely information to support crime-fighting efforts.
However, security observers note that Delta State continues to grapple with persistent drug circulation and cult-related violence despite periodic police breakthroughs.
They argue that beyond arrests and seizures, what citizens increasingly expect are sustained prosecutions, visible convictions, and measurable reductions in street-level crime.
For many residents, the question is no longer whether arrests are being made, but whether these operations are decisively dismantling the networks that fuel insecurity.
The Command’s next moves, stakeholders say, will be critical in shaping public confidence.
