The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered arms and ammunition.
The Spokesperson for Delta State Police Command,Deputy Superintendent of Police(DSP) Bright Edafe said in a statement on Monday October 9,2023 said concerted efforts to rid the state of illicit firearms led to the arrest of one suspect in Asaba on Wednesday, 04 October 2023.
DSP Edafe stated that at about 4:30pm while operatives of SACU were on a routine patrol along Cable Road, Asaba, they accosted a motorcyclist and his passenger who upon sighting the patrol team hastily jumped down from the moving motorcycle and took to their heels.
The Police Image Manager disclosed that the suspects were given a hot chase, where one 27-year-old male suspect, Ifakachukwu Igwala from Kwale in Ndokwa-West LGA was arrested.
He said the suspects were carrying a handbag, when the bag was searched one locally fabricated Beretta pistol, two 9mm live ammunition, one locally made single barrel shotgun, and one live cartridge were recovered as preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect operates alongside his accomplice named Kelvin surname unknown (at large).
He revealed that the suspect is in custody and the effort to arrest his fleeing accomplice is ongoing.
DSP Edafe stated that on 7/10/2023, at about 1pm, operatives of the command Rapid Response Squad acting a credible information stormed Oviorie community Isiokolo Ethiope East LGA Delta state where one Mr Ebireri Morisson aged 40years of the same community was arrested at his drug patent shop.
The Police Public Relations Officer stated that upon searching the premises, one locally fabricated short gun, and one live cartridge were recovered.
He added tbat the suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Meanwhile the Delta State Police Commissioner CP Wale Abass, has assured that the command has meticulously emplaced essential deployments and security measures for the ember months.
On that note, the officers and men are utmostly dedicated to keeping the peace, and implementing the laws while taking concrete steps to ensure accountability, transparency, and maximal professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
