Emmanuel Clement
The Delta State Police Command has made two significant arrests in separate operations, showcasing the effectiveness of their proactive policing strategy under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda.
In a release signed by the Force Public Relations Officer,SP Bright Edafe stated that on August 16, 2025, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) intercepted a 39-year-old suspected armed robber, Bassey Udoh, along DBS Road, Asaba.
According to him,while on stop and search along DBS road, Asaba, the operatives stopped one Bassey Udoh, age 39years of Custom Market, Asaba, carrying a cross bag.
Suspect, on sighting the Police, became uncomfortable, and this prompted the Police men to search him on the spot.
Upon the search of the suspect, an English Beretta pistol was recovered as preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is part of a syndicate that usually breaks into people’s homes and cart away their properties, and he bought the gun for the sum of thirty thousand naira (#30,000).
Suspect is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
In another development,the Eagle Net Special Squad on August 11, 2025,in collaboration with Nigeria Hunters Security Services (NHSS), arrested Precious Okoro, 27years of age, an ex-convict, and Buhari Deyegu, 18years for stealing a motorcycle.
Edafe noted that Okoro had only been released from Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Facility on August 6, 2025, after serving a two-year sentence for a similar offense.-
A search of Okoro’s residence led to the recovery of a Tiger generator, a big fireman generator, and an iron measuring scale, suspected to be stolen items.
These arrests demonstrate the Delta State Police Command’s commitment to curbing crime and holding repeat offenders accountable.
