Rita Enemuru, Reporting
THE Delta State Police Command has recorded two notable operational successes in its sustained crackdown on violent crime, resulting in the arrest of two suspected armed robbers and the recovery of a cache of weapons.
Operation in Egbokodo Community
In the first incident, operatives from ‘A’ Division in Warri responded to a distress call in the early hours of 9 March 2026. The call, received at approximately 5am, reported an attempted armed robbery at a private residence in the Egbokodo Itsekiri community.
Officers mobilised swiftly to the scene and, with the assistance of local residents, cordoned off the area. During the operation, one suspect, identified as Emmanuel Solomon, a 38-year-old male, was apprehended within the premises.
A thorough search of the surrounding area led to the recovery of a bag containing two double-barrelled cut-to-size guns and five live cartridges. Investigations are ongoing.
Stop-and-Search on Benin–Asaba Expressway
In a separate development on 25 March 2026, operatives of the Command’s Raiders Squad acted on credible intelligence to conduct a stop-and-search operation along the Benin–Asaba Expressway, near Custom Market in Oshimili North Local Government Area.
At about 1pm, officers intercepted one Aminu Inusa, a 23-year-old male. A search conducted on the suspect uncovered one locally fabricated Beretta pistol. The suspect was taken into custody, and investigations have commenced.
Police Appeal for Public Support
In a statement released on Thursday, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, commended the operatives for their professionalism, swift response, and commitment to duty.
He urged members of the public to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information, reiterating the Command’s resolve to rid the state of criminal elements.
