CITIZENS COMPASS –Delta State Police Command has arrested some suspects for allegedly manufacturing and supplying guns to suspected armed robbers and kidnappers.
It was learned that the operation leading to the arrest followed an intensive intelligence-led investigation by operatives on CP’s special assignment with base in Ughelli related to the earlier recovery of a fabricated AK 47 revolver rifle recovered on June 8, 2024.
The team led by ASP Julius Robinson acting on the firm directive of the commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on 16/7/2024, between the hours of 1300hrs to 1935hrs arrested the trio Tega Dierunaba ‘m” 44yrs of Ororokpe Community in Okpe LGA Delta State, a resident of Enehren area of Warri Town, Chibiuke Anuforo Cosmas m” 42yrs of Orlu Town in Nkwerre LGA Imo State a resident of Musheshe Cold-Room Industrial Area, Enehren Road Warri, a distributor of arms supplied and Sunday Moses Pam m” 36yrs of Von Community in Jos South LGA Plateau State a resident of Oka Closed Street, in Enehren, Warri, Delta State who usually conceal and convey the arms from Plateau to Delta States.
Spokesperson, Delta State Police Command, Edafe Bright
, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday, said “the suspects have admitted to the crime as confessed earlier by one Goodluck Sakutu m” 38yrs of Ekpan Community Uvwie LGA Delta State who was earlier arrested and one fabricated AK-47 rifle was recovered from him. Suspects are in custody while investigation is ongoing.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda noted that crime can be fought at any stage, either before, during or even after, he therefore encourages residents to trust the policing process and provide useful, credible and timely information to the Police on suspicious happenings in their area and he assures them of justice, and that their identities will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
“Members of the public can reach the command either by reporting to the DPO in their area or call any of the following control room numbers;
– 08036684974
– 08114895600
– 08025666914
