Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a pump action gun, a live cartridge, and other dangerous weapons during a stop-and-search operation at the Second Niger Bridge axis.
The suspects, identified as Ugo Chukwu Kendirim, 25, and Odo Jude, 27, were apprehended on May 27, 2026, by operatives of the Department of Operations (DOPS) Buffalo Team attached to the Second Niger Bridge. The police disclosed that the suspects were intercepted while travelling in an unregistered blue Hijet Cargo mini bus from Anambra State into Delta State.
According to the Command, the operatives were conducting a targeted stop-and-search operation when the occupants of the vehicle allegedly attempted to prevent officers from searching the bus and threatened to record the officers if the search continued.
Despite the intimidation, the operatives maintained professionalism and proceeded with a detailed search of the vehicle, leading to the recovery of one pump action gun loaded with one live cartridge, as well as two daggers concealed inside the vehicle.
The suspects were immediately taken into custody, while preliminary investigations commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the possession of the recovered exhibits and any possible links to criminal activities within and outside the state.
Commending the officers for their vigilance and professionalism, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and proactive crime prevention across the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, in a statement issued on Thursday, said the Command would continue sustained efforts aimed at denying criminal elements operational space in Delta State.
