The Delta State Police Command has announced significant breakthroughs in its fight against crime during the month of August 2025, recording multiple arrests, recovery of arms, ammunition, stolen vehicles, and other exhibits across the state.
Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Abaniwonda S. Olufemi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Asaba, noting that the achievements were in line with the mandate of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to ensure that residents of the state sleep with their “two eyes closed.”
According to the CP, the operations carried out by various tactical units of the command led to the arrest of 80 suspects, recovery of 31 firearms, 86 rounds of live ammunition and cartridges, 50 laptops and mobile phones, alongside several stolen vehicles and other properties.
Key operations during the period included:
* The arrest of suspected armed robbers in Asaba, Ughelli, and Ogwashi-Uku, with recovery of pistols, pump-action rifles, and stolen vehicles including Lexus RX350 and Mercedes-Benz GLK SUVs.
* The dismantling of a robbery syndicate linked to high-profile cases in Ughelli, Ozoro, Orerokpe, and Niger Delta University, Oghara.
* The arrest of a drug baroness in Ughelli and seizure of large quantities of codeine, tramadol, cannabis, and other controlled substances.
* The interception of suspects in possession of 75 live cartridges and other dangerous weapons.
* The recovery of 11 stolen ladders sold under false pretenses and the arrest of fraudsters specializing in hypnotizing victims to loot valuables and drain bank accounts.
The CP also disclosed that among those arrested was an ex-convict who, just five days after his release from prison, was caught again for motorcycle theft.
He assured residents that the Command remains committed to sustaining its offensive against crime and urged Deltans to report suspicious movements or persons through the police control room hotlines: 08036684974, 08114895600, and 08025666914.
“Delta State has become very hot for criminals, and under my watch, we will not relent in going after criminally minded individuals until they are brought to justice,” CP Abaniwonda affirmed.
