ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State Police Command has recorded fresh operational breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on criminal activities across the state, arresting suspected armed robbers and recovering illegal firearms as well as a suspected stolen vehicle laden with vandalised items.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Edafe Bright, who signed the statement, said the achievements were recorded under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, as part of proactive policing strategies aimed at ridding the state of criminal elements.
According to the statement, operatives of the Agbor Division on March 31, 2026, at about 7:45 p.m., arrested two suspected armed robbers and motorcycle snatchers during a stop-and-search operation at College Junction, Agbor.
The suspects, identified as Julius Godday, 31, and Mzemeke Peter, 28, were intercepted while riding a motorcycle. On sighting the police, they reportedly attempted to flee but were swiftly pursued and apprehended by the patrol team led by the Divisional Police Officer.
A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of a locally made cut-to-size double-barrelled gun loaded with two live cartridges.
Preliminary investigations, police said, revealed that the suspects are members of the notorious Eiye confraternity and have been linked to a series of motorcycle snatching incidents in the area. The suspects have reportedly confessed to the crimes and are currently in custody.
The Command disclosed that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Asaba for further discreet investigation and possible prosecution.
In a related development, the Command also recovered a suspected stolen vehicle conveying vandalised items in Sapele.
The statement noted that on March 30, 2026, at about 1:30 p.m., a concerned citizen alerted the police in Sapele Division after sighting a Toyota Sienna bus loaded with suspected vandalised materials, including iron cuts and a gas cylinder.
Acting swiftly on the tip-off, a patrol team under the supervision of the Divisional Police Officer was deployed to the scene. On sighting the police, the hoodlums reportedly abandoned the vehicle and fled into a nearby bush.
The vehicle was subsequently recovered and towed to the police station, while preliminary investigation has commenced. Efforts, the Command added, are ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Commending the operatives for their professionalism and swift response, CP Oyeniyi reiterated the Command’s commitment to sustaining its fight against crime and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the police with credible and timely information, stressing that community cooperation remains vital in the fight against crime.
