The Delta State Police Command said it has recorded major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime with the recovery of three pump-action guns, three suspected stolen motorcycles, and the arrest of five suspects.
Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta State who confirmed the arrest, said they were made in separate operations across the state.
Edafe, a Superintendent of Police (SP), said that on July 27, 2026, operatives of ‘C’ division, Asaba, intercepted and arrested one Joseph Tyavzua along the Asaba–Onitsha Expressway, during a stop-and-search operation.
He said the suspect was found in possession of one pump-action gun, while attempting to enter Onitsha on a commercial motorcycle, claiming to be a vigilante member, but failed to provide lawful authority for possessing the firearm.
The PPRO said exhibit was recovered, while the suspect remained in custody as the investigation continued.
In another development, Edafe said that on July 27, 2026, following a report received concerning the armed robbery attack on a motorcycle rider along Jakpa road, Effurun, operatives of Ekpan division launched an investigation that led to the arrest of the principal suspects, Edodo Gift (41) and Emoefe Solomon (27).
“The suspects confessed to the crime and led investigators to two suspected receivers, Fodio Bello (27) and Kabiru Mohammed (25), at Otowhe near Oleh. The operation culminated in the recovery of two pump-action guns and three motorcycles suspected to have been stolen during robbery operations. All four suspects are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate,” Edafe asserted.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the officers for the successful operations.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and the relentless pursuit of violent criminals, urging residents to continue to provide timely and credible information to support ongoing efforts to keep Delta State safe.
