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Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber With Ammunition In Delta

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2 years ago

February 8, 2024

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber during a stop-and-search operation.

The state Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, said a ‘stop and search’ police patrol team recovered one locally made gun and two live cartridges from the suspected armed robber.

This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe on Thursday.

Olufemi stated that the police operatives also arrested three other suspects in possession of illicit drugs in large quantities in a commercial vehicle during the operation.

While expressing his appreciation to the officers for carrying out their duties diligently and outsmarting the suspects, Olufemi declared that under his watch, “the Command will do all it takes within the ambit of the law to ensure that a safer environment for all Deltans, residents and non-residents is achieved”.

The CP warned that “all forms of criminality, lawlessness, or behaviour that contravene the laws of the land will be dealt with accordingly”.

He, however, appealed to law-abiding members of the public to always report any criminal activities to the nearest police station or call the Command Control Room 08036684974; 08125958005; 09053872287 while alternatively, anonymous tip-off could be relayed via the PPRO Office 09155570007; 09155570008 “with confidence that the Command will act swiftly and treat their identities with utmost confidentiality”.

“On February 5, 2024, at about 0800 hours, while men of Dragon Patrol were conducting stop and search along Kwale – Ogwashi- Uku Expressway, they intercepted a commercial Sienna bus conveying passengers from Ughelli to Asaba”.

“The team subjected the passengers to a random search, during which one locally fabricated Pistol and two live cartridges were recovered from one Fidelis Akpos ‘m’ aged 23 years, a resident of Ewhu Community Ughelli South L.G.A.

“The suspect concealed the gun and cartridges inside a polythene bag containing smoked fish to serve as a decoy, but the professionally trained policemen uncovered the exhibit despite his antics.

“Suspect is presently in custody and investigation is ongoing,” the statement read.

“In another development, on February 7, 2024, at about 1100 hours, operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) while conducting stop and search at Head-Bridge Asaba, flagged down a Toyota Hiace bus for a routine check.

“During the search, three cartons containing 100 bottles of CSC Codeine and 400 sachets of 250mg of Tramadol, and some other suspected hard drugs were recovered from the trio of Lucky Emmanuel ‘m’ of Ughelli aged 40yrs, and Enunwuune Snu ‘m’ aged 46yrs, and Jacob Efedeye ‘m’ aged 32yrs.

“Suspects are in custody and investigation is ongoing”.

In December, the police arrested two suspected notorious church robbery syndicates in the state.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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4 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.