One dead as operatives of CP-SAT engage suspected kidnappers; arrest and recover guns, live ammo, cartridges, and a stolen motorcycle

One dead as operatives of CP-SAT engage suspected kidnappers; arrest and recover guns, live ammo, cartridges, and a stolen motorcycle

By Naomisophyblog

The CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) of the Delta State Police Command established and deployed by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda to Ughelli Axis has recorded notable breakthroughs in the ongoing campaign against violent crime. In two meticulously coordinated operations, the team arrested suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists, while recovering firearms, ammunition, and other illicit weapons, reinforcing the Command’s unwavering dedication to upholding public safety and order.

DEATH OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS/KIDNAPPERS, AND RECOVERY OF ONE AK 47 RIFLE AND EIGHTEEN ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION

On 27/05/2025 at about 2335hrs, while conducting a covert surveillance patrol along Ughelli – Patani Road, operatives of CP – Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by the commander ASP Robinson Julius flagged down an approaching shuttle bus by Ewhereni Junction. Upon sighting the operatives, the occupants of the said vehicle opened fire in a bid to escape, leading to a intense exchange of gun duel. During the gun duel, Three (3) of the suspects sustained serious gunshot injuries while others escaped. The injured suspects were taken to the hospital where they died while receiving treatment. One AK-47 rifle loaded with eighteen (18) rounds of live ammunition were recovered from them.

ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS/ CULTISTS AND RECOVERY OF ONE BARETTA PISTOL, THREE (3) LOCALLY MADE GUNS AND FOUR (4) LIVE CARTRIDGES, AND THE RECOVERY OF A SUSPECTED STOLEN Q-LINK MOTORCYCLE

In a separate operation, on 24/05/2025 at about 0845hrs, acting on credible intelligence related to a syndicate specialised in robbing unsuspecting victims of their motorcycles and other valuables within Asaba/Okpanam/Ibusa/Ogwashi-Uku and their environs, in a sting operation, operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson trailed and arrested one Ifeanyi Okolie ‘m’ aka “BLACK JESUS” 38yrs, a native of Nsukwa community in Aniocha South LGA of Delta State but resident at Okpanam area of Asaba. Upon interrogation, he led operatives to a bush opposite Okpanam City Gate, where three (3) Locally Made Guns and four (4) Live Cartridges were recovered, alongside a suspected stolen Q-LINK motorcycle. The operatives later arrested three other suspects connected to the case. These include the following: Ogochukwu Emmanuel ‘m’ 33yrs of Isu community in Ohaozara LGA of Ebonyi state but resident at Okpanam area of Asaba, Joseph Egwu ‘m’ 42yrs of Ndibe community in Afikpo LGA of Ebonyi State but resident at Okwe area of Asaba, and one Yakubu Yusuf ‘m’ 28yrs of Audu Bako village in Nasarawa LGA of Kano State, but resident at Abraka Market Area of Asaba, identified as the receiver of the stolen items. The team also recovered a Beretta pistol loaded with five (5) rounds of live ammunition in the residence of one “NINO” in Ibusa, now at large. Investigation is ongoing.

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) for their exemplary professionalism and dedication in executing the recent operations. He remarked that these significant successes demonstrate the command’s resolute commitment to dismantling criminal networks and enhancing the safety and security of all residents across Delta State. The CP further assured the public of the Command’s unwavering vigilance and urged citizens to collaborate by promptly reporting any suspicious activities through the nearest police station or the Command Control Room Number: 08036684974, 08114895600, 08025666914

SP. Edafe Bright, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, PPRO Delta State Police Command Asaba related this report to the press on Friday, May 30th, 2025.