…Recovers Cache Of Ammunition
The Delta State Police Commissioner CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has on Wednesday, April 16, at the Commands Headquarters Asaba, recounts some of the significant achievements recorded by officers and men of the command in its ongoing battle against insecurity, with the arrest of over 106 crime suspects and the rescue of 13 kidnapped victims.
According to the CP, the command has made the state so hot for criminals by continuous proactive and intelligence-driven Policing which has led to the arrest the crime suspects who were allegedly involved in various crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, cultism, and sexual offences.
In a comprehensive breakdown, CP Abaniwonda, stated that during the first quarter of 2025, the Command apprehended 35 suspects linked to armed robbery, 24 suspected kidnappers, 21 murder suspects, 22 cultists, and 4 suspects of rape and defilement cases.
He noted that their arrests was possible as a result of the Command’s strategic and intelligence-driven approach to policing aimed at phasing out crime and restoring public safety across the state.
The Police boss also disclosed that the Command also recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition. A total of 53 weapons were confiscated, including 11 AK-47 rifles, 1 G-3 rifle, 9 Beretta pistols, 19 single-barrel and cut-to-size guns, and 13 pump-action guns.
The police also seized 5,612 rounds of live ammunition and cartridges of various calibre during various operations.
The Commissioner revealed that 13 victims who had been kidnapped were successfully rescued and reunited with their families, while 14 suspected stolen vehicles were recovered.
The operations equally led to the seizure of assorted illicit drugs and substances, which, he said, posed a threat to youth and community safety.
One of the major breakthroughs highlighted was the neutralization of a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating in and around Ogwashi-Uku, Ibusa, Issele-Uku, Ubulu-Uku, and neighbouring communities.
According to CP Abaniwonda, the syndicate, believed to be behind a string of abductions in the region, was eliminated during a gun battle with police operatives.
He expressed profound gratitude to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Delta State Government, and other sister security agencies for their unwavering support and collaboration.
He also praised the vigilance and cooperation of local communities, noting that the successes achieved could not have been possible without the partnership between the police and the people.
He emphasized the importance of community engagement and information -sharing in fighting crime, urging citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, saying; “security is everyone’s business. If you see something, say something.
“Residents are encouraged to report any unusual or suspicious movements to the nearest police station or contact the Command via the following control room numbers: 08036684974, 08114895600, and 08025666914”.