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Police Arrest Suspected Gun Manufacturer In Delta

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2 months ago

March 9, 2026

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have apprehended a suspected illegal gun manufacturer and recovered several locally made firearms along with equipment believed to have been used for their production.

The arrest followed a raid carried out in the early hours of March 6, 2026, at about 5:00 a.m. in Emuhu community, located in Ika South Local Government Area of the state.

The operation was conducted by members of the police Raiders Squad under the leadership of the unit’s commander, Akanya Agbogha, after receiving credible intelligence about an alleged illegal firearms fabrication site in the community.

During the operation, the officers arrested a 59-year-old suspect identified as Friday Ojei. A search of the premises reportedly led to the discovery of four locally manufactured guns.

Police also recovered several items believed to be used in producing the weapons, including a welding machine, drilling machine, grinding machine, and a number of metal pipes.

The spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest and said the suspect remains in custody while investigations continue to track down other individuals connected to the illegal firearm production network.

Edafe noted that the raid was carried out based on actionable intelligence indicating the existence of a suspected firearms manufacturing facility in the area.

In another development, a joint patrol team made up of officers from the Ovwian-Aladja Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Ekundayo Friday, along with Police Raiders Volunteers, Anti-Cult Volunteers, and Hunters Volunteers, recovered an additional firearm during a routine stop-and-search exercise.

The patrol team was carrying out checks along Film Hall Road in Ovwian-Aladja when they noticed a group of suspected hoodlums who fled immediately after sighting the security operatives.

The officers pursued the individuals, who abandoned a black bag while escaping. A search of the bag led to the recovery of a locally fabricated short gun.

Police said the weapon has been taken into custody as an exhibit while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Aina Adesola, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to strengthening intelligence-led policing and proactive security operations across the state. He also commended the officers involved in the operations for their vigilance and professionalism.

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

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1 day 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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3 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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3 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.