Emmanuel lkpeama
The Delta State Police Command has successfully apprehended suspected kidnappers and members of the notorious “One Chance” syndicate in two distinct operations, showcasing the command’s commitment to tackling crime and ensuring public safety.
In a press release signed by Police image maker,SP Edafe Bright stated that three suspects,including Augustine Ojanuware, Precious Urhobowin, and Julius Okpako, were arrested in Osubi Area of Warri and Ughelli town for allegedly kidnapping a pharmacist in Ughelli and releasing her after five days upon payment of an undisclosed ransom.
Edafe noted that the suspects also attempted to kidnap another victim in Iyede community, stealing their Toyota Corolla and a locally made gun with eight live cartridges was recovered from the suspects.
“Following the directive of the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda that a case of kidnapping reported at Isiokolo Police station where one suspect was initially arrested should be transferred to operatives of the CP special assignment team alongside one suspect named Augustine Ojanuware ‘m’. Operatives of CP-SAT.
“Upon further investigation,the suspect confessed that he is a member of a Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Syndicate terrorising Ughelli Warri, Agbarho, Sapele and their environs.
“On 28/6/2025, the suspect led operatives to Osubi Area of Warri and Ughelli town, where two(2) additional suspects, viz Precious Urhobowin ‘m’ 27yrs of Ewu Community in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State and one Julius Okpako ‘m’ 32yrs, a native of Oviri – Ogor community in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State, who is a member and owner of a POS machine used in collecting ransom, were arrested respectively and another locally made gun with eight (8) rounds of live cartridges was recovered from them.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that Suspects were responsible for the kidnap of a a Pharmacist on 19/6/2015 in her residence in Ughelli and released after five (5) days upon payment of undisclosed sum of money and whose Lexus jeep they abandoned along Isiokolo axis and also the attempted kidnap of another male victim whose Toyota Corolla they robbed upon the failed attempt at Iyede community on 28/4/2025. Suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.”he said.
Investigator news gathered that the police arrested Lucky Oghenerobor, Olamide Fagbaibe, and Umeh Akpan, members of the “One Chance” syndicate, in Agbarho town and Ughelli town.
The suspects confessed to operating in Ughelli, Warri, Sapele, and environs, targeting unsuspecting passengers on commercial tricycles as different kinds of suspected stolen phones were recovered from the suspects.
Investigator news also gathered sequel to a series of complaints received from members of the public in Ughelli related to a syndicate that specialises in robbing unsuspecting passengers who board commercial tricycles as Operatives of CP – Special Assignment Team ( CP – SAT ) led by ASP Julius Robinson stormed Agbarho town and effected the arrest of Lucky Oghenerobor
“Acting on credible intelligence, on 28/6/2025 and 29/09/2025 operatives of CP – Special Assignment Team ( CP – SAT ) led by ASP Julius Robinson stormed Agbarho town and effected the arrest of Lucky Oghenerobor ‘m’ 37yrs a native of Olomoro Community in Isoko South LGA of Delta State resident in Agbarho town who is the leader and owner of their operational tricycle, other suspects were also arrested within Ughelli town namely; Olamide Fagbaibe ‘m’ 24yrs a native of Akure in Ondo State and Umeh Akpan ‘m’ 37yrs a native of Eket in Akwa – Ibom State both resident in Ughelli town. Suspects confessed that they usually operate in Ughelli, Warri, Sapele, and environs. Recovered from them are sixteen (16) different kinds of suspected stolen phones.”
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, reiterated that the command remains committed to the fight against crime and criminality and therefore calls on residents and the good people of Delta State to always volunteer information that will aid the Police in crime fighting.
He noted that below the commands’ dedicated control room phone numbers;
– 08036684974,08114895600
