Rita Ememuru, Reporting
ASABA — Police in Delta State have recovered a locally made firearm and arrested a suspected drug peddler in separate operations across the state, authorities confirmed today.
In the first incident, a 48-year-old man was left injured after bravely confronting two masked gunmen who broke into his residence in the Charlisco area of Effurun in the early hours of 4th September.
The suspects, armed with a locally made shotgun, entered the victim’s home at approximately 5:30am. In a dramatic turn of events, the occupant fought back and wrestled with the individual carrying the weapon, causing the firearm to break during the struggle.
However, the second attacker struck the victim on the forehead with what police believe was the butt of the weapon before both men fled the scene, abandoning the damaged gun.
The incident was reported to Ekpan Division at around 6:14am, prompting the Divisional Police Officer to immediately deploy operatives to the location. Officers recovered the broken locally made firearm, while the victim was taken to hospital for treatment.
A manhunt for the fleeing suspects is now underway.
In a separate development, officers from the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU) in Ubulu-Uku arrested a 40-year-old woman, identified as Joy Anthony, in Agbor on 6th September.
Acting on credible intelligence, police executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence in Agbor-Obi, where they recovered quantities of Swinol, Tramadol, Codeine, Canadian Loud and substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
Delta State Commissioner of Police, Samuel E. Erale, has praised the courage of the 48-year-old victim who fought off the armed intruders, while assuring the public that the fleeing suspects will be apprehended.
“The Command is committed to ensuring the safety of all residents,” the Commissioner stated.
Members of the public with information that could assist police operations have been urged to contact the nearest police station or the Command Control Room on 08036684974, 08114895600, or 08025666914.
