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  • Delta CP Abaniwonda Declares War On Cultism, illicit Drugs,Urges Youths To Shun Crime

    Delta CP Abaniwonda Declares War On Cultism, illicit Drugs,Urges Youths To Shun Crime

    ……As Delta Command arrest suspected armed robbers, cultists,drug peddlers

    ….Recovers one Beretta pistol, locally made cut-to-size gun and cartridge 

    Emmanuel lkpeama

    The Commissioner of Police, Delta State,CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has declared that cultism and the use of illicit hard drugs in the state is a menace that must be eradicated among youths because it poses a significant threat to society and the country at large.

    CP Abaniwonda stated this during a press conference when parading suspected armed robbers, cultists and drug peddlers at the force headquarters.noting that the use of the illicit hard drugs is dangerous to the health and also capable of pushing them to commit various crime in the state.

    He went further to state that acting on credible intelligence on the peddling of arms and intended cult clash within Oteri community in Ughelli North LGA of Delta state,the command deployed operatives on special assignment led by ASP Julius Robinson on June 14,2024 at about 2:30pm where they trailed a notorious cultist and a mastermind of the intended cult clash to a hotel (name withheld)in Ughelli and the suspects, Felix Egbe aged 37yrsrs was arrested together with a member of Eiye Confraternity and a youth secretary of Oteri Community Ughelli North Delta.

     


    In a press release signed by the image maker of the command,SP Edafe Bright noted that upon interrogation,the suspects took the operatives to his residence where a Beretta pistol was recovered and investigation are ongoing.

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    SP Edafe said,” On the 18/6/2024, about 0120hrs, operatives of Aladja police out-station received a distress call that some suspected armed robbers were carrying out a robbery operation in Aladja community. The district officer(D/O) alongside members of the community mobilized to the scene where the suspects Lucky Victor ‘m’ aged 20yrs, and Godbless Oghenevegba ‘m’ aged 20yrs were arrested at Igwere quarters Aladja. One locally made gun, cartridges, knife and the a suspected stolen phone were recovered from them. suspects are in custody and investigation is ongoing.”

    “On the 13/06/2024 at about 1400hrs, acting on another credible information received on an outlet for distribution of Illicit Hard Drugs in Asaba. Operatives from the CP Monitoring unit responded and went to the scene where the following persons were arrested; Emeka Ozumu ‘m’ aged 49yrs, and Patrick Otukam ‘m’ 30yrs. Thirteen (13) bottles of Codeine, and twenty-three (23) Sachets of Tramadol and other hard drugs were recovered from them. investigation is ongoing”he stated.

    The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda therefore urges youths to shun all form of crime and also stay away from illicit drug, noting that operatives of Crack squad, CP monitoring, and raiders squad has been deployed to crack down on a drug peddling hideouts in the state and anyone found wanting will be arrested and charged to court.

  • Delta Police Command Smashed Criminals Hideout, Solicit For More Police Community Partnership ln Crime Reduction

    Delta Police Command Smashed Criminals Hideout, Solicit For More Police Community Partnership ln Crime Reduction

    …..As Police Recover Three AK-49 RIFLES,Two AK-47 Rifles, And Two Hundred And Seven Rounds of 7.62MM Ammunition

    Emmanuel lkpeama

    The Delta State Police Command has again recorded another major achievements in the fight against crime and criminality in Agbarho, Delta state.

    The Command which received an intelligence report from a concerned vigilante member in Agbarho(name withheld) on the hideout of some suspected kidnappers who have been terrorizing Ughelli, Agbarho, Warri, Sapele and environs in the bush at Uwurghelli village by the rail tracks, stormed the area and cordoned of the entire place.

    The release signed by the Police Public Relation Officer SP. Edafe Bright stated that on the 30th of May,2024 at about 3pm,the police operatives which acted on an intelligence report, stormed the bush led by DPO Agbarho Division CSP Josephine Ekebuike and carried out an intensive search during which sack bags were sighted hidden in the bush and upon search of the sack bags, three (3) AK-49 rifles, two (2) AK-47 Rifles, and Two Hundred and Seven (207) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered and the Command has launched a serious manhunt for the fleeing suspected kidnappers.

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    The Commissioner of Police CP Abaniwonda Olufemi went further to commends the Division Police Officer and men of Agbarho Police Station for their prompt response to the credible information received, while advising members of the public to continue to trust and partner with the Police.
    CP Abaniwonda reiterated that police-community partnership is the best for optimal results, noting that the command is willing and ready to act promptly on credible information received to nip crime in the bud.

    He also warned residents to shun all forms of unlawful activities, stating that the command under his watch will not leave any stone unturned in fishing out criminal elements from wherever they are hibernating and ensure that they are brought to justice.

    For distress, complaints or information, members of the public can reach the command on the Control room number on 08036684974 or report to the nearest Police Station

     

  • Partnership With Community, Key To Effective Policing – DIG Daniel Sokari

    Partnership With Community, Key To Effective Policing – DIG Daniel Sokari

    …..As DlG South South Visit Delta Command,Meet With Stakeholders.

    Emmanuel lkpeama

    The Deputy Inspector General of Police, South-South geopolitical zone, DIG Daniel Sokari Pedro has said that to fight crime and criminality, community partnership is key, noting that partnership with the community is key in Policing because, in recent times, Policing has become everybody’s business.

    He stated this when he paid a working visit to the Delta State Police Command on Wednesday 22nd of May,2024 where he met with the officers in a bid to boosting the morale of the officers and enhancing Police community relations.
    and also assuring residents in the State of the Force commitment to ensuring a safer Delta state.

    The DIG who is the most senior Police officer in the South-South region (supervising DIG South-South) and also the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Department of Information and Communication Technology of the Nigeria Police Force,who was accompanied by the AIG Zone 5, AIG Arungwa Nwazue Udo assured the residents in the state of the force commitment to ensuring a safer Delta State.

    DIG Sokari, before the commencement of his tour, paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F. Oborevwori at the Government House, Asaba.

    The DIG in his remark noted that the State Government has been of immense help to the Police force in the State, while soliciting for more support from the State Government and the good people of Delta State.

    The Governor,Rt.Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, in his response appreciated the leadership of the Police force particularly the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD for finding some officers in the state deserving of an award.

    He noted that the award is a sign that the Police in the state are working and ensuring that the state is safe and secured, while promising to buy more vehicles for the Police that will be commissioned by the Inspector General of Police.

    Thereafter, the DIG proceeded to During the interaction with the Stakeholders, the DIG noted that partnership with the community is key in policing, while calling on the officers and men of the command to desist from extortion,abuse of human rights, and most importantly policing with a human face.

    Sokari admonished them to brace up and meet up with the security challenges in the state, while being mindful of the fundamental human rights of the citizenry, while emphasizing the importance of knowing when to use their firearms in accordance with the extant rules of the force as stipulated in Force Order 237 and Force Order 88.

    The DIG commended the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi for his effort in fighting crime, noting that the achievements within the very short time has worked in the State are laudable.

  • UGHELLI – OHORO FOREST KILLINGS: Police Operatives Recover Police Arms Carted Away By Attackers, Arrest Suspects, Neutralize Bandits.

    UGHELLI – OHORO FOREST KILLINGS: Police Operatives Recover Police Arms Carted Away By Attackers, Arrest Suspects, Neutralize Bandits.

    ....As lGP Reaffirms Commitment to Reduce Crime to Barest Minimum

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    Leveraging on the recent charge on succinct intelligence gathering and sharing for effective operational deployments by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) has made significant strides in the ongoing efforts to combat crime and restore security in Delta State and beyond.

     

    In a Press release,signed by the Force Public Relation Officer Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the recent tragic events in Ohoro Forest, Ughelli Delta State, where some police operatives were ambushed and gruesomely murdered leading to the loss of thirteen (13) police rifles to the criminal suspects, the FID-IRT have successfully recovered ten (10) of these arms.

    According to the release,during a coordinated operation, the gallant operatives of the FID-IRT engaged the suspects in a gun duel which led to the neutralization of some of the suspects while the police operatives successfully reclaimed ten (10) of the stolen weapons, and recovered some arms used by the assailants.

    The Force spokesperson went on to say that the Nigeria Police has effectively addressed the kidnapping crisis that has plagued the Lagos-Ibadan expressway with the arrest of six (6) members of the notorious kidnapping gang terrorizing the area and the suspects are currently in custody, cooperating with ongoing investigations.

    The IGP Egbetokun went further to reassured the public that the Police will continue to employ all necessary measures to combat criminal activities across the nation as the safety and security of Nigerian citizens remain the top priority, noting that the Force is committed to maintaining peace and order through diligent and proactive efforts.

    He reiterated the determination of his leadership to creating a safe and secure environment for all citizens while appreciating their support and cooperation.

     

  • Delta Police Neutralize Kidnap Syndicate

    Delta Police Neutralize Kidnap Syndicate

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The Delta State Police Command Special Squad deployed by CP Abaniwonda Olufemi to Ughelli North LGA has neutralized a kidnap syndicate terrorising the area.

    In a press release signed by the police public relation officer,SP Edafe stated that the Command has been embarking on an intelligence-led policing strategy that has been paying off leading to the arrest of over nine suspected kidnappers and recovery of firearms.

    According to the release”The team again recorded another major achievement last weekend at about 0200hrs, when they stormed Inene Community in Ughellli North LGA, Delta State, on the trail of the leader of a dreaded kidnapping syndicate known as Joel Joseph, who is a native of Ekakpamre Community in Ughelli North LGA Delta State”.

    “The Suspect upon sighting the operatives opened fire on the operatives and in the ensuing gun duel, the suspect sustained serious gunshot injuries and was taken to the General Hospital Ughelli where he died while receiving treatment. One AK47 Rifle loaded with ten (10) rounds of Live Ammunition was recovered from him.

    Efforts are being intensified to arrest other gang members as contained in the intel.

    Thursday last week at about 0945hrs, operatives of Safe Delta deployed to Head-Bridge, Asaba while they were on stop and search duty, intercepted a white Toyota Hiace Bus (REG. NO: AYB573XC), driven by one Friday Emmanuel, a 43yrs old male suspect from Morsogar, Ethiope-West LGA, Delta State”.

    Upon subjecting the said vehicle to search, Eight Hundred and Seventy-Five rounds of Live Cartridges concealed in a sack wrapped with pieces of clothes were recovered. The suspect was arrested for further investigation, and the exhibit was impounded. Investigation is ongoing.

    CP Abaniwonda Olufemi reiterates that through these proactive measures that are being implemented, the Command will curb crime and further broaden the outreach of the police in creating a safe and secure environment for the communities, adding that there should be no hesitation in reaching out to the police through available means and providing useful, timely, and credible information.

    He asked the members of the public to reach the command in cases of distress through the control room numbers on 08036684974, 08125958005
    09053872287.

    He however called on Deltans to go about their normal businesses as the police is there to ensure their protection

  • Delta State Police Arrest Notorious Suspected kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Cultists.

    Delta State Police Arrest Notorious Suspected kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Cultists.

    …..recover two automatic pump action guns,one local made revolver gun, double barrel gun, cartridges

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The Delta State Police Command has arrested suspected kidnappers, Armed Robbers and Cultists over various crimes

    In a release issued by PPRO, SP. Edafe Bright noted that intelligence gathered on some kidnapping incidents in the Warri axis revealed that it is being carried out by one suspect named Yakubu Ya’u, a 20yrs who resides in Kaduna, but always comes to Oha and Ughwagba Communities in Okpe LGA, to kidnap unsuspecting residents for ransom.

    “Following combined effort from police operatives of the command and operatives from the Force Intelligence Unit, Abuja on the hideout of the suspect, the DPO Orerokpe, CSP Paul Oboware, immediately mobilized and led his patrol teams to his hideout in Warri, and after a painstaking search of the entire area, the said Yakubu Ya’u was arrested.

    “Preliminary investigation and interrogation of the suspect led to the arrest of two other key gang members: one Musa Yakubu ‘m’ age 25yrs from Kogi State and one Abdulahi Mohammed ‘m’ age 38yrs from Cameroon on Sunday at about 1049hrs. The suspects are allegedly responsible for several kidnapping incidents in Orerokpe, Sapele, Warri, and environs”.

    The release reads, the victims have equally identified the suspects. The suspected kidnappers led the detectives of the Orerokpe Division to Ughwagba Community in Okpe LGA, where Two Automatic Pump Action Guns, One Live Cartridge, and one knife were hidden and buried in the bush were recovered.

    “Preliminary investigations are still ongoing, and efforts to arrest other fleeing members of the gangs are on top gear”

    “About 1500hrs, while acting on a report made at Ozoro division, a report was made at the Ozoro Division, police operatives arrested one Michael Udo (m) aged 20yrs, during investigation, a search warrant was executed in his premises where a Locally Made Revolver Gun and Two live Cartridges were recovered in his house. Investigation is ongoing”.

    Read also: Delta Police Command Arrests Three (3)Suspected Armed Robbers,Kidnappers And Cultists.

    The DPO Obiaruku Division received a report from a distress caller, that he was being bullied and forced into a cult initiation. On the strength of the complaint, the DPO Obiaruku mobilized police operatives and arrested the suspect identified as Chinedu Okolo ‘m’ aged 31yrs of Ezhionum Community. One Locally Made Double Barrel Pistol and the handset forcefully taken from the victim were recovered from them. Efforts are in progress to apprehend other fleeing suspects”.

    The CP Abaniwonda Olufemi cautioned youths to shun all forms of criminality, cultism, and abuse of drugs. He reassured the public that the police would do due diligence in the relentless pursuit of those who seek to disrupt the collective peace of the state.