Delta Police Command Smashed Criminals Hideout, Solicit For More Police Community Partnership ln Crime Reduction
…..As Police Recover Three AK-49 RIFLES,Two AK-47 Rifles, And Two Hundred And Seven Rounds of 7.62MM Ammunition
Emmanuel lkpeama
The Delta State Police Command has again recorded another major achievements in the fight against crime and criminality in Agbarho, Delta state.
The Command which received an intelligence report from a concerned vigilante member in Agbarho(name withheld) on the hideout of some suspected kidnappers who have been terrorizing Ughelli, Agbarho, Warri, Sapele and environs in the bush at Uwurghelli village by the rail tracks, stormed the area and cordoned of the entire place.
The release signed by the Police Public Relation Officer SP. Edafe Bright stated that on the 30th of May,2024 at about 3pm,the police operatives which acted on an intelligence report, stormed the bush led by DPO Agbarho Division CSP Josephine Ekebuike and carried out an intensive search during which sack bags were sighted hidden in the bush and upon search of the sack bags, three (3) AK-49 rifles, two (2) AK-47 Rifles, and Two Hundred and Seven (207) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered and the Command has launched a serious manhunt for the fleeing suspected kidnappers.
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The Commissioner of Police CP Abaniwonda Olufemi went further to commends the Division Police Officer and men of Agbarho Police Station for their prompt response to the credible information received, while advising members of the public to continue to trust and partner with the Police.
CP Abaniwonda reiterated that police-community partnership is the best for optimal results, noting that the command is willing and ready to act promptly on credible information received to nip crime in the bud.
He also warned residents to shun all forms of unlawful activities, stating that the command under his watch will not leave any stone unturned in fishing out criminal elements from wherever they are hibernating and ensure that they are brought to justice.
For distress, complaints or information, members of the public can reach the command on the Control room number on 08036684974 or report to the nearest Police Station
