Delta: Court Convicts 16 Persons For Vandalising Govt Property, Illegal Drugs Possession

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LAGOS – The Delta State Police Command has affirmed securing conviction for 16 persons arrested for offences bordering on conspiracy, theft of government property, malicious damage, and unlawful possession of prohibited drugs.

It added that their conviction was a demonstration of the command’s commitment to protecting critical public infrastructure and enforcing the law.

Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Delta State Command who confirmed this said that on July 15, 2026, the magistrate’s court 3, Asaba, convicted the 16 defendants and sentenced each to three years in prison to serve the sentences at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre.

He said the convictions followed their prosecution for criminal conspiracy, the theft of iron rods belonging to the Delta State Government, wilful and malicious damage to government property, contrary to the Criminal Code, Laws of Delta State, as well as unlawful possession of 24 cups of Colorado (Kolos), an offence punishable under the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act.

The convicted persons are Yaro Abdul (25), Mohammed Isah (31), Hassan Jato (23), Azeez Bello (18), Duru Lawrence (27), Tijani Hassan (23), Muasu Alabo (27), Lawal Zardi (18), Gambo Abdul (18), Ali Musa (21), Musa Abdul (18), Umuru Kasa (19), Gaga Amos (25), Sani Garuba (18), Hanza Garuba (24), and Abdul Ahi Jubrin (18).

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi has commended the diligent investigation and successful prosecution of the case, noting that the conviction sends a clear message that vandalising public assets, theft, and drug-related offences would be met with the full weight of the law.
He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain intelligence-led operations to safeguard public property and maintain law and order across the state.