……. recovers two Beretta pistols and one locally made cut-to-size gun with one live cartridge.
The Orerokpe Police Division of the Delta State Police Command on Tuesday, 5th March 2024, with the aid of a technically generated intelligence-led investigation, have arrested two male suspects namely Peter Idogor, age 24yrs, and Emmanuel Sunday age 19yrs all Evwreni Community in Ughelli South who were linked to the kidnap of the one man (name withheld).
In a press release on Tuesday, 12th March 2024 signed by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP. Edafe Bright said that on Tuesday, 31st October 2023 at about 2217hrs, the DPO Orerokpe CSP Paul Oboware received a distress call about a suspected kidnap of one man (name withheld) by three armed men.
“The kidnappers later contacted the family demanding Five Million Naira ransom. Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer swiftly mobilized and led detectives to the scene of the incident, combed all adjoining streets and bushes in search of hoodlums, and possibly rescued the victim.
“The victim was later released after an undisclosed ransom was paid. Armed with available information, the DPO did not relent and has been on an intelligence-based investigation since the date of the incident, Edafe said.
He further said that the victim had identified the two suspects.
Meanwhile, an investigation is still ongoing as efforts are being intensified to arrest the other fleeing gang members.
In another development, on Wednesday, 6th March 2024 at about 2330hrs, operatives of CP – DECOY Squad while acting on credible intelligence about cultist activities, stormed one hotel (name withheld) by Federal College Junction, Asaba.
“Upon sighting the operatives, the cultists immediately took to their heels, dispersing towards different directions but were given a relentless chase by the operatives, during which four of the suspected cultists who were hiding inside the ceiling, were arrested, Edafe said.
He further said that the suspects, all male residents of Asaba, Delta State, include the following: Chigozie Edwin, a 28yrs native of Akpuoga Village in Ujodo LGA of Enugu State; James Prince Chukwuebuka, a 20yrs native of Effiom Village in Ezza North LGA of Ebonyi State; Harmony Mkemjika Ohanebum, a 30yrs native of Okija Town in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State; and Garba Jubril, a 27yrs native of Kogmbotō LGA, Kano State. 
The Command spokesperson further said that following the arrest of these suspects, a thorough search was conducted, and two Barretta Pistols with two rounds of Live Ammunition, a locally made cut-to-size gun with one live cartridge, and a were recovered from the ceiling. Manhunt for the other fleeing members of the gang is ongoing.
Considering these achievements, the Police Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has warned that engaging in any sort of criminal activities in Delta State has dire consequences, as he has unequivocally instructed officers of the command to spare no effort in bringing criminals to account for their actions.
He further stated that the command remains resolute in its commitment to protecting the lives and properties of all Deltans.
