From Monday Ochuko – Asaba
The Delta State Police Command has recorded successes in separate operations in Effurun and in Agbor, resulting in the recovery of a locally made firearm, the arrest of a suspected drug peddler and the recovery of quantities of suspected illicit drugs.
On 4th September 2026, at about 0530hrs, two masked men armed with a locally made shotgun broke into the residence of a 48-year-old man in the Charlisco area, NPA Express Road, Effurun. In a courageous act, the victim confronted and wrestled with the suspect carrying the firearm, during which the gun broke. The second suspect struck the victim on the forehead before both suspects fled, abandoning the firearm. At about 0614hrs, the incident was reported at Ekpan Division. Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately deployed operatives to the scene, where the broken locally made firearm was recovered. The victim was referred to a hospital for treatment, while a manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing.
On Sunday 6th September 2026, at about 0500hrs, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), Ubulu-Uku, acting on credible intelligence, carried out a covert operation in Agbor and arrested Joy Anthony aged 40 years, a suspected drug peddler. A search warrant was executed at her residence in Agbor-Obi, where quantities of Swinol, Tramadol, Codeine, Canadian Loud and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp were recovered. The suspect and exhibits are in police custody, while the investigation is ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel Erale, commended the 48yrs old courageous man who fought off the suspected criminals while assuring him that the suspects will be tracked down and arrested. Anyone with useful information that will assist the police in the area of crime fighting should contact the nearest Police station or the Command Control Room on 08036684974, 08114895600, or 08025666914.
Spokesman for the Command SP Bright Edafe confirmed the story.
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