Delta Police Command Cracks Down on Crime, Recovers Firearms, Arrests Suspects

Delta Police Command Cracks Down on Crime, Recovers Firearms, Arrests Suspects

By Naomisophyblog

Delta State Police Commissioner CP Aina Adesola has highlighted the command’s recent successes in tackling crime, briefing the press on operations that led to the recovery of firearms, arrest of suspects, and disruption of criminal activities across the state. He emphasised the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, while also warning against police misconduct.

The press briefing commenced with a warm welcome to the media, highlighting its purpose as a platform for interaction and an opportunity to discuss the successes achieved by the Command during the review period. CP Aina Adesola, during the first Officers’ Conference, emphasised directives to Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders to persist in their efforts to raid criminal hideouts and address black spots within their jurisdictions.

Additionally, the commanders were urged to remain committed to their core responsibilities, which encompass the protection of lives and property, maintaining law and order, and enhancing public safety. The importance of civility, courtesy, and professionalism in interactions with the public was underscored, with a stern message that while criminal behaviour will not be tolerated, any officer who misconducts themselves and tarnishes the reputation of the Force will face appropriate consequences.

Here’s a breakdown of the command’s achievements:

DEATH OF SUSPECTED CULTIST/ARMED ROBBER AND RECOVERY OF ONE BERETTA PISTOL AND FOUR ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION: Acting on credible intelligence that a group of suspected cultists were gathered suspiciously in a bush at Ughelli town, at about 1935 hrs on 17/01/2026, operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) stormed the area, and upon arrival, the hoodlums engaged the team in a gun duel which was repelled by the team. After an ensuing gun duel, the hoodlums fled with various degrees of bullet injuries. One of them was arrested with serious gunshot injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he later died while receiving treatment. One Beretta pistol with its four (4) rounds of live ammunition was recovered. Efforts to arrest the other fleeing suspects are ongoing.

FOILED PLANNED KIDNAP, RECOVERY OF ONE FNC RIFLE AND ONE PUMP ACTION GUN: Acting on intelligence, on 11th January 2026, at about 2135 hrs, operatives of CP-SAT, in collaboration with the community vigilantes, carried out a well-coordinated covert operation and cordoned off a criminal hideout located in an uncompleted building where six (6) suspected kidnappers were hibernating in a bush along the Upper Agbarho area of Ughelli North LGA. Upon sighting the police operatives, the suspects opened fire on them; however, the operatives responded with superior firepower, forcing the hoodlums to flee the scene with varying degrees of injuries, abandoning their arms and other items. Exhibits recovered include: One (1) FNC rifle loaded with one (1) round of live ammunition and one (1) pump-action gun with thirty-two (32) rounds of live cartridges. All exhibits have been recovered and taken into custody.

ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTIST/ARMED ROBBER AND RECOVERY OF ONE LOCALLY FABRICATED GUN AND TWO LIVE CARTRIDGES: In line with proactive patrols and confidence-building operations across the state, on 10th January 2026, at about 0120 hours, operatives of Ekpan Division, while conducting a confidence-building patrol along Hausa Market, Ubeji, sighted five (5) suspected hoodlums loitering within the market area suspiciously. Upon sighting the police team, the suspects took to their heels and fled in different directions. The operatives chased and arrested one Gift Ojulowo (male, 30 years) of New Layout, Ubeji. A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of one (1) locally fabricated gun and two (2) live cartridges, concealed inside his trousers. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Aye Confraternity cult group. The suspect and recovered exhibits are currently in police custody.

ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER AND RECOVERY OF ONE SINGLE-BARRELED GUN: On 19th January 2026 at about 1400 hours, operatives of the Raiders unit acting on a tip-off arrested one Odinaka David and one other at Isheagu and recovered one double-barrelled gun and six rounds of live cartridges. The suspects have been taken into custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

ARREST OF SUSPECTED DRUG PEDDLER, RECOVERY OF WEED SUSPECTED TO BE LOUD: On 19th January 2026, operatives of Raiders Unit acting on intelligence stormed Ogwashi-Uku and arrested one Joy Ezeni ‘f’, aged 45 years, and recovered one hundred wraps of weed suspected to be Loud. The suspect and exhibit are in custody while the investigation is ongoing.

ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR POSSESSION OF ILLICIT DRUGS AND RECOVERY OF 36 BOTTLES OF NITROUS OXIDE POPULARLY KNOWN AS “LAUGHING GAS”: In furtherance of the Command’s sustained intelligence-led efforts to curb the circulation of illicit substances, operatives of the Raiders Unit, acting on intelligence, recorded a significant breakthrough on 8th January 2026, at about 1330 hours. The operation led to the arrest of one Obi Onuigbi Ndubuoso (male, 43 years), and thirty-six (36) bottles of illicit drugs, popularly known as LAUGHING GAS, were recovered from him. The suspect is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

ARREST OF MURDER SUSPECT AT OGWASHI-UKU: On 8TH January 2026, at about 0731 hours, a report was received at Ogwashi-uku Division that at about 0320 hours of the same date, at Poly Road, by Adaigbo Filling Station, a 20-year-old male was stabbed to death while asleep. Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ogwashi-Uku, promptly mobilised detectives to the scene. Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased was allegedly stabbed by his brother, Aliyu Haman (male, 20 years), after taking some substance suspected to be illicit drugs. The suspect was arrested, and the weapon used in committing the crime was recovered.

Below is a statistical summary of achievements recorded from 8th January to date.

1. Number of firearms recovered – 11

2. No. of ammunition and cartridges recovered – 80

SUSPECTS ARRESTED:

1. Murder suspects arrested – 11

2. Suspected cultists arrested – 13

3. Rape/defilement suspects – 1

Number of recovered vehicles – 1

CP Aina Adesola addressed the growing rate of murder cases and drug abuse amongst our youth; the death recorded at Ogwashi-uku was avoidable. He said,

The suspect is a chronic drug addict, and under the influence of drug abuse, he stabbed and killed his brother for no just cause. The Command under my leadership will not relent in their fight against the sale and abuse of these illicit drugs, as I have ordered massive raids across the twenty-five local government areas of Delta State to ensure that all drug cartels are brought down in the state.

While assuring Delta residents of adequate security, CP Aina Adesola noted that he wishes to use this medium to appreciate the Delta State Government for its continuous support to the command and urged members of the public, particularly those in the state, to support and cooperate with the State Government and police in the fight against crime and criminality.