From Monday Ochuko – Asaba
Delta State Police Command says it has again recorded major breakthroughs in its efforts to curb criminality in the state.
It said on 20 January 2026, at about 0430 hours, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad (SAKCCS), acting on credible intelligence, carried out a coordinated follow-up operation in connection with reported cases of kidnappings and armed robbery across Obinoba, Obiaruku, Abraka, Ororokpe and surrounding communities.
The intelligence-led operation, which was executed along the Jedo/Ugboton–Warri axis, saw the operatives discreetly trail a suspect to a notorious criminal hideout allegedly operated by one Oke Jerry Ekokodjie (male) and one Ibori (surname unknown). Upon storming the location, the principal suspects, Oke Jerry Ekokodjie and Ibori, along with three others, were successfully arrested, while some members of the gang fled through adjoining creeks and waterways.
A thorough search on the premises led to the recovery of dangerous and incriminating exhibits. They are: one locally fabricated Beretta-style pistol with three rounds of 9mm live ammunition, one Mercedes-Benz GLK (black in colour), one battle axe, illicit substances in commercial quantity, and one Point-of-Sale (POS) machine.
The SUPREME learnt that, the arrested suspects have been cautioned and are currently in police custody undergoing further interrogation, while sustained efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing members of the criminal syndicate.
In another development, the police says today 22nd January 2026, at about 0256 hours, a team of police operatives from Obiaruku Division carried out a targeted raid on a suspected cultists’ hideout at Amai Community, Ndokwa East Local Government Area.
During the operation, five suspects were arrested. They include: Frank Etiyemonu (male, 36 years), Chinedu Emeka (male, 25 years), Festus Nwadiche (male, 26 years), Azuju Onowu (male, 29 years), and Ozor Blessing (male, 29 years).
A search conducted at the hideout led to the recovery of incriminating items, including one locally made pistol, two battle axes, quantities of Indian hemp and other suspected hard drugs, as well as other dangerous weapons.
The suspects are currently in police custody, while investigations are ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, commended the operatives for their professionalism and effective use of actionable intelligence. He reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering resolve to rid Delta State of criminal elements through sustained proactive and intelligence-led policing.
The CP urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with timely and credible information, assuring strict confidentiality.
Spokesman SP Bright Edafe confirmed the story.
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