The team led by the Commander SACU, SP Christopher Igbaji, on October 31, raided the hideout in Emuhu Community, Ika North-East LGA of the state during which, forty-two (42) locally made single barrel guns, six (6) double barrel guns, three (3) pump action guns, two (2) filing machines, and a tool box containing fabricated materials working tools were recovered.
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His action according to the statement, drew suspicion and the operatives went after him, and the suspect on noticing that the Policemen were closing up on him, abandoned the said bag and escaped into a nearby river. But upon searching the bag, one locally made cut-to-size double barrel gun and one locally made short gun were recovered. Efforts are on to arrest the fleeing suspect.
The statement further read; “For the purpose of clarity, the Delta State Commissioner of Police CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has declared that there is no “sit at home order” in Delta State. He assured residents of their safety and urges them to go about their lawful businesses as the Command is willing and able to deal decisively with anyone or group of persons who try to cause any form of trouble in the State.
The Commissioner of Police on his part noted that any further escalation of the crisis between both communities will not be treated with levity and whoever is found wanting will be duly prosecuted.
A source in the warring Communities in a telephone call from the bush said, two people were killed, but confirmed that military personnel have taken over the disputed area.
In a press release signed by the Force Public Relations Officer in the State Command, DSP Bright Edafe, revealed that following a distress call from Hausa Market in Asaba to the Command at about 0430hours on Sunday, Sept 11, about some suspicious looking persons using a tricycle in the area
In a statement made available by the commands spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed that on September 5, 2022 at about 1125hrs, operatives attached to Eagle-Net Special Squad while on visibility patrol along Issele-Azagba/Ogwashi-Uku road, acting on credible information intercepted a tricycle (Keke) with Delta State Commercial colour Reg. No. AWK 941 QC and tag No. DT/CT/10550B driven by one Anthony Onyekaba ‘m’ of No. 223 Asei Quarters Azagba Ogwashi-Uku with four occupants.
Speaking further, Oboba said following the leadership tussle and to avoid further crisis, HRM, Dr. Oharisi III, Ovie of Ughelli kingdom, instructed the out gone chairman, Mr. Francis Okevvie to keep all properties of the community in the custody of Ofuoma police station pending when the issue is resolved.
Oboba narrated that the case is still in Ughelli Magistrate Court with Suit No. MU/56/2022, restraining the oldest man in the community, Mr. Jackson Uke and others from conducting another election or recognizing any other person rather than Hon. Benjamin Idoghor as the newly elected chairman.
He said that officers of Corps were playing unique roles in the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure in the state, saying that he was impressed with the high level of professionalism of officers and men in the command.
A community source who crave anonymity revealed that the crisis which has crippled commercial activities in the area, is a tussle between two prominent indigenes that are poised to control the central executive of the community.