The Delta State Police Command, has confirmed the arrest of the gang leader of a kidnap group, recovering guns, ammunition and military uniforms in Agbarho community, of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The suspect, identified as Emeka was arrested by the operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team(CP- SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson after an intelligence report and investigations.
According to the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Edafe Bright, “Acting on an intelligence-led investigation carried out on the arrest of some suspected kidnappers on 30/01/25 who have been terrorizing Abraka/ Obiaruku/Umutu.
“Operatives of the CP Special Assignment team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson made a significant achievement when they stormed the hideout on the 02/02/25 and busted the house of the fleeing gang leader named Emeka ‘m’ surname unknown at about 1635hrs, located at Evwokenren layout off Ughelli road Agbarho in Ughelli North LGA Delta State.
“During the raid, a fabricated Semi-Automatic Beretta Pistol with four (4) rounds of live ammunition, four locally made cut-to-size guns, thirteen (13) rounds of live cartridges, and a pair of military uniforms concealed in a black polythene bag were recovered.
“The suspect is in custody and a manhunt to arrest other members of his gang is ongoing.
“In an earlier development, on the 17th of January 2025, acting on a tip-off, the DPO Agbarho Division CSP Pius Eredei mobilized and led operatives to the apartment of one Eriga Enyuche ‘m’ aged 40yrs, and upon search of his one-room apartment, one G-3 Rifle, one pump action gun was recovered hidden in the ceiling of the room. The investigation is ongoing.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda reiterated that the command under his watch will not relent in the fight against crime and criminality, noting that Delta state will remain hot for criminals.
The CP urged members of the public to continue to make available useful, timely, and credible information to the Police by reporting to the nearest police station or by calling the command control room numbers.”
