Delta Police Arrest Suspected Gun Runner Recover Ammunition in Delta
Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspect attempting to procure AK-47 ammunition, recovered an AK-47 rifle.
There were arrest of multiple suspects linked to kidnapping, cultism armed robbery and durng interrogation, the suspect disclosed the location where the gang’s weapon was hidden.
Acting on the tip-off, officers stormed a bush along the railway line in Agbarho, upon arrival, they encountered heavy gunfire from the gang, resulting in a fierce shootout.
Four of the suspected kidnappers sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to the General Hospital, Ughelli, where they were later confirmed dead.
Similarly, a suspected kidnapper, Abdulahi Isah, was arrested in Ibusa following the report of a kidnapping incident involving a victim’s wife.
Acting swiftly on intelligence provided by the complainant, police, in collaboration with local vigilantes, apprehended the suspect in a bush hideout.
Further operations led to the arrest of suspected cultists in Warri and Sapele.
On March 13, operatives arrested Gideon Sunday (34) and Godstime Solomon (27), who were riding a tricycle in the Agbogidi area.
A search of the vehicle revealed a cut-to-size locally made gun loaded with two live cartridges concealed in the engine compartment.
Later that day, Junior Moses (30) was arrested in Warri with a similar weapon.
Their confessions led to the arrest of Great Odiete (28) in Sapele, where police recovered a fabricated Beretta pistol.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Edafe Bright said Police recovered rifle loaded with magazine.
He said efforts are ongoing to apprehend other gang members.
