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Andrew Utulu
The Delta State Police Command stated it has recorded one other success with the arrest of two suspected criminals and the restoration of firearms, reside ammunition, suspected cocaine, and different incriminating reveals.
The breakthroughs had been achieved throughout a stop-and-search operation carried out by operatives of the Safer Freeway Patrol alongside the Agbarho–Warri Street on July 25, 2026.
Vibrant Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Delta State Command who confirmed the arrest stated the suspects- Omini Ezeri (46) and Chinedum Wagbara (42), each residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, had been intercepted whereas travelling in a gray Mercedes-Benz ML SUV with registration quantity AAA 604 JZ.
Edafe, a Superintendent of Police (SP) stated throughout preliminary interrogation, a 3rd occupant of the automobile, God Is aware of Ifreke, all of a sudden took to his heels and escaped into a close-by swamp.
“A search of the automobile led to the restoration of two domestically fabricated Beretta pistols loaded with 9 rounds of reside ammunition, roughly 200 grams of a substance suspected to be cocaine, one walkie-talkie, one dagger, one grinder, and two refined telephones.
The suspects are in custody, whereas efforts are ongoing to arrest the opposite fleeing suspect.” Edafe asserted.
In the meantime, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi has counseled the operatives for his or her vigilance and professionalism.
He reaffirmed the command’s dedication in the direction of guaranteeing that Delta State stays a hostile surroundings for criminals and all these concerned within the illegal possession of firearms and trafficking in illicit medication.
He urged members of the general public to proceed to assist the Police with well timed and credible data that might help ongoing efforts to maintain the State protected.
