.…. Recover Fifty one rounds of 7.62MM,AK-47 Ammunition, Magazine, three locally made cut-to-size gun,two pumps action gun, cartridges.
Emmanuel lkpeama
The Commissioner of Police CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has assured all Deltans,residents and non residents in the state that under his watch, they will sleep with their two eyes closed.
He stated this when addressing newsmen at the police headquarters over the recent raid by the Quick response squad who acted on credible intelligence gathered on the activities of some suspected robbers and kidnappers disturbing the peace of citizens in kwale axis.
CP Abaniwonda went further to state that the squad led by SP Osadolor Godwin stormed the hideout of the criminals in an uncompleted building, noting that on sighting the police two suspects opened fire and escaped in the process as three locally made guns,two pump action guns,one Ak 47 magazine, thirty four rounds of live cartridges, Fifty one rounds Ak 47 Ammunition were recovered, efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects is ongoing.
The Police Commissioner noted that the command recorded another milestone,he said” As about 11:30am, operatives on Special assignment with base in Ughelli led by ASP Julius Robinson stormed Jesse junction and effected the arrest of one Ufoma Omene ‘m’ 55yrs of Mosogar, in Ethiope West LGA Delta State but resident at Jesse junction area of Sapele town. Upon search of the suspect’s residence a Locally Fabricated Ak-47 Rifle with Revolver like Magazine, and Thirteen (13) rounds of 7.6mm ammunition were recovered. In addition to his involvements in series of crime in that area, he is also suspected to be a member of Eiye confraternity. Investigation is ongoing,”he submitted.
He opined that support from members of the public is highly needed for effective policing. While admonishing members of the public to always reach out to the command in cases of distress either by reporting to the nearest Police Station or call the control room.
