From Monday Ochuko – Asaba

Delta State Commissioner of Police CP Abaniwonda Olufemi says, his command is determined to rid the state of hardened criminals.
He warns that engaging in any form of criminal activities in the state has dire consequences, as he has unequivocally instructed officers of the command to spare no effort in bringing criminals to account for their deeds. He further stated that the command remains resolute in its commitment to protecting the lives and property of residents in the state.

CP Olufemi disclosed that on 31st October last year 2023, the DPO Orerokpe, CSP Paul Oboware received a distress call about a suspected kidnap of one man (name withheld) by three armed men. The kidnappers were said to have later contacted the family demanding for N5 million ransom. Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), swiftly mobilized and led detectives to the scene of the incident, combed all adjoining streets and bushes in search of the hoodlums, and to possibly rescue the victim. The victim was later released after an undisclosed ransom was paid. Armed with available information, the DPO did not relent and has been on an intelligence-based investigation since the date of the incident. Efforts of the Command paid off when on 05/03/2024 with the aid of a technically generated intelligence-led investigation, two male suspects namely Peter Idogor, age 24yrs, and Emmanuel Sunday age 19yrs all of Evwreni Community in Ughelli South were arrested. These suspects were linked to the kidnap of the victim, and the victim has identified the two suspects. Meanwhile, investigation is still ongoing as effort is being intensified to arrest the other fleeing gang members.

In a statement to The SUPREME today, the CP also disclosed that on 6/3/2024 operatives of CP – DECOY Squad while acting on credible intelligence about cultists activities, stormed one hotel (name withheld) by Federal College Junction, Asaba. Upon sighting the operatives, the cultists immediately took to their heels, dispersing towards different directions but were given a relentless chase by the operatives, during which four of the suspected cultists who were hiding inside the ceiling, were arrested.
The suspects, all male residents of Asaba, Delta State, include the following: Chigozie Edwin, a 28yrs native of Akpuoga Village in Ujodo LGA of Enugu State; James Prince Chukwuebuka, a 20yrs native of Effiom Village in Ezza North LGA of Ebonyi State; Harmony Mkemjika Ohanebum, a 30yrs native of Okija town in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State; and Garba Jubril, a 27yr native of Kogmbotō LGA, Kano State. Following the arrest of these suspects, a thorough search was conducted, and two Barretta Pistols with two rounds of live ammunition, a locally made cut-to-size gun with one live cartridge, were recovered from the ceiling. Manhunt for the other fleeing members of the gang is ongoing.

In light of these achievements, the Police Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda warns that engaging in any sort of criminal activities in Delta State has dire consequences, as he has unequivocally instructed officers of the command to spare no effort in bringing criminals to account for their deeds

Spokesman of the command, SP Edafe Bright confirmed the story.

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