The Delta State Police Command has made some significant progress in its efforts to combat crime in the state with the arrest of two suspected gun runners, Peter James (m) 55, an indigene of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and one Yahuza Magaji (m) 69, in company of one Abba Sani (m) 17 both of Lere LGA of Kaduna State.
In a press statement signed by the commands Public Relations Officer, SP. Bright Edafe, on March 3, 2025, at about 1200hrs operatives of the command attached to Dragon 14 while on stop and search duty along Warri/Benin road by Western Delta University Oghara intercepted a b
Blue Coloured Toyota Camry with Reg No. PHC 257 NT driven by one Peter James (m) aged 55yrs indigene of Uyo Akwa Ibom State. The driver was asked to open the trunk of the vehicle, during which it was observed that the trunk of the said Camry popularly known as “Big Daddy” was unusually small, this aroused the suspicion of the men who were convinced that the vehicle has been modified for malicious purpose, and the Policemen proceeded and removed the seat of the vehicle, only to discover three (3) AK-47 rifles, Two Thousand and Eighty (2,080) rounds of 7. 62 mm AK-47 ammunition, one Thousand and forty (1,040) rounds of 51 mm ammunition loaded in four boxes.
While on March 6, 2025 at about 1100hrs, the command’s operatives attached to Dragon Patrol Team 02, while on stop and search duty along the Asaba/Benin Expressway by National Open University Onicha-Ugbo, intercepted a Navy Blue Sharon space bus with registration number DKA 408 LM.
According to the release, the driver and his accomplices disguised as traders transporting Palm Oil and Garri, but the Police who insisted on a thorough search of the vehicle, recovered Seven (7) pump action guns, five (5) cartons containing one thousand six hundred (1,600) rounds of live cartridges concealed under the back seat of the vehicle.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects bought the arms from Onitsha and were transporting them to Kaduna State before they were apprehended. All suspects are in custody and investigation is ongoing.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has commended the dedication and commitment of the police officers involved in these operations.
He noted that their vigilance and thoroughness in conducting stop and search operations have led to the successful interception of illegal weapons being trafficked across state borders.
The command continues to urge its officers to remain proactive and vigilant in their duties to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Delta State.