By ANDREW UTULU
The Delta State Police Command said it has recorded another breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse across the state, with the arrest of three female suspects and recovery of hard drugs.
Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta State Command, who confirmed the development, said it was sequel to credible intelligence regarding the activities of suspected drug peddlers operating within Ogbomoro and Ugolo communities in Warri metropolis.
Edafe, a Superintendent of Police (SP), said operatives of Area Command, Effurun, carried out an operation on May 7, 2026 at about 9.20 pm; which led to the arrest of a suspected drug baron, Favor Isaac,25-year-old alongside two female accomplices identified as Favour Felix, aged 24 years, and Samson Precious, aged 19 years.
He said that during the operation, a search warrant was executed at the suspects’ hideout located along River Road, Ogbomoro community, where operatives recovered 21 bottles of CSC Codeine, 2 canisters containing Nitrous Oxide, popularly known as “laughing gas”, 2 packs of suspected psychoactive chewing gum branded as “Highness Gum”, and 640 grams of substances suspected to be Canadian Loud concealed in different bags and containers.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that one Rukewe Tega Isaac, who is currently at large, is allegedly the major supplier behind the drug network.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and other members of the syndicate,” the PPRO asserted.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has reiterated the Command’s resolve to sustaining aggressive operations against drug trafficking and other crimes across the state.
The CP noted that the abuse and circulation of illicit drugs remained a major driver of violent crimes and social vices among youths.
He urged members of the public to continue to support the police with timely and useful information.
