Metro
Police Kill Suspected Armed Robber In Delta, Recover Weapons

Operatives of the Ekpan Divisional undercover surveillance patrol team have killed a suspected armed robber while one cut-to-size double barrel gun with two live cartridges was recovered from the hoodlum.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on May 31, 2024, at about 21.40 hours.
Police sources said that the operatives while on routine patrol along Army Barracks Link Road, off Refinery Road, Ekpan, were double-crossed by a tricycle with three occupants in their usual style of robbing innocent citizens but on noticing they were policemen, the hoodlums took to their heels.
However, the police gave them a hot chase during which one of the suspects was arrested with a black bag. One cut-to-size double barrel gun with two live cartridges was recovered in the bag.
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Upon interrogation, the arrested suspect stated that the two other suspects who escaped were his gang members, and they usually double-crossed their victims, robbed them, and sometimes kidnapped them.
Following his confession, the suspect was taken to their hideouts, along NNPC Link Road, where he jumped into the bridge in an attempt to escape but was maimed by the police operatives.
According to The PUNCH, the suspect was subsequently taken to Ekpan General Hospital for medication but was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
The police said that efforts to arrest other fleeing members of the gang is ongoing.
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In a similar development, on June 2, 2024, at about 2315hrs, the Divisional Police Officer, Okpanam Division reportedly received a distress call that some young men numbering seven came with two motorcycles and robbed one young man (name withheld).
A statement by the police public relations officer (PPRO) for Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe said that the DPO led operatives to the scene where the suspects on sighting the DPO and his men took to their heels.
Six of the suspects escaped while one of them identified as Emeka Okafor was arrested and the motorcycle was recovered.
The police statement noted that the manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has commended the DPO,
Okpanam “for his swift response and dedication to duty” urging officers and men of the Command to do the same for their Areas of responsibility to be peaceful.
The CP also urged residents to be security conscious, monitor their environments and report any suspicious persons or movements to the Police.
Metro
Police Impound Vehicle With 387 Blocks Of Cannabis In Bauchi

The Bauchi state Police Command says it has impounded a vehicle with nothing less than 387 blocks of suspected cannabis sativa after involving in an auto crash in the state.
Sani Omolori-Aliyu, the Commissioner of Police in the state, disclosed this on Friday while handing over the exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi state Command.
According to him, the car and one other had a head-on collision in Wom village of Toro Local Government Area of the state on October 4, 2025 at about 11:30am.
“Initial reports from eyewitnesses and preliminary investigations indicate that the first vehicle, a white Toyota Corolla with registration number ABC-459LF, was operated by one Ali Muhammad, a 45-year-old resident of Nabardo Village.
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“He was transporting the District Head of Nabardo, Suleiman Suleiman, aged 65, along with his family members as they travelled from Bauchi Metropolis to Nabardo Village.
“The second vehicle, another white Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA-155GW, was driven by an individual yet to be identified, who was travelling from Jos, Plateau State, towards Bauchi.
“It was reported that this driver attempted to overtake other vehicles without exercising adequate caution, resulting in a head-on collision with the first vehicle,” he said.
The Commissioner further explained that the occupants of both vehicles sustained varying degrees of injuries and were transported to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) for medical care.
He said that the District Head suffered a fracture in his left leg and is currently receiving treatment with other victims while some have been discharged.
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Omolori-Aliyu also revealed that in the aftermath of the incident, during the search at the scene, the detectives recovered several items in the damaged vehicle which included the 387 blocks of suspected cannabis.
The Commissioner, who explained that the command was in pursuit of the unidentified driver to ensure accountability and prompt legal action, encouraged anyone with information regarding the driver’s identity to come forward and assist in the investigation.
“The police are committed to diligently pursuing leads to identify the principal suspect.
“The Bauchi State Police Command is dedicated to maintaining peace and order in our community and urges the public to remain calm and cooperative throughout this process.
“We invite anyone with information that could aid in this investigation to contact us and we assure citizens that we are resolutely focused on ensuring justice is achieved,” he said.
While receiving the exhibits, Hussaini Umar, Deputy Commandant, NDLEA, appreciated the police for the cooperation and synergy and promised to work hand in hand to ensure that the driver and the owner were found.
Metro
Fake Revenue Agents Apprehended In Aba While Defrauding Residents

Abia State Harmonized Taskforce has apprehended four individuals impersonating as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for acts of extortion, intimidation, and illegal enforcement along the Port Harcourt Road axis of Aba and its environs.
They were nabbed on Thursday at Flyover junction around Ugwunagbo area through an operation authorized by the Aba Area Coordinator of ASHTF, Mr. Uche Wogu.
A statement issued by Miracle Chukwunenye, spokesperson of the Harmonized Task Force said that the agency received multiple complaints from market women, tricycle (Keke) operators, and traders about the unlawful activities of a group led by one Mr. Ahuama.
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”Upon arrival, the Taskforce, in joint effort with the police, arrested Mr. Ahuama and three accomplices who were caught extorting money from unsuspecting traders and tricycle operators under the false pretense of being NURTW officials.
“Investigations revealed that the suspects had already impounded about twenty (20) tricycles earlier that morning and collected money from the owners before being intercepted,” Chukwunenye said.
He added that during the operation, the suspects resisted arrest and attacked Taskforce operatives and police officers, but they were eventually subdued and are now in custody.
Chukwunenye sensitized traders and transporters that Abia State operates a strict No-Cash-at-Hand revenue system, and as such, no government-authorized personnel is permitted to collect cash from citizens.
Metro
Stray Bullet Kills 13-year-old Boy In Delta Community

Stray bullets have killed a-13-year old boy, as well as injured many others in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.
The incident occurred at about 10pm on Thursday Night.
According to DAILY POST, sporadical shots from security men on guard duty at a popular hotel killed the boy by Mopol Zone junction in Tropical area.
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The incident caused serious tension in the area.
The reasons for the sporadic shootings by the security men were still sketchy as of the time of this report.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe is yet to comment on the matter.
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