Police arrest two suspected armed robbers, recover firearm in Delta

Crime Diary

ASABA, Nigeria (NPA) — Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a pump-action gun, a live cartridge and other weapons during a security operation along the Second Niger Bridge corridor.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Asaba.

Edafe said the suspects were arrested on May 27 by operatives of the Department of Operations (DOPS) Buffalo Team while carrying out a targeted stop-and-search operation.

According to him, the officers intercepted an unregistered blue Hijet Cargo mini-bus travelling from Anambra State into Delta State. He said the vehicle occupants attempted to prevent the officers from conducting a search and threatened to record them if the operation proceeded.

“Despite the resistance, the operatives remained professional and carried out a thorough search of the vehicle,” Edafe said.

The police spokesperson said the search led to the recovery of a pump-action gun loaded with one live cartridge and two daggers.

The suspects were identified as Ugo Chukwu Kendirim, 25, and Odo Jude, 27.

Edafe said the suspects were taken into custody and that investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the possession of the recovered items and any possible links to criminal activities.

The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention and sustained efforts to deny criminal elements operating space within the state.