The Delta State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the trafficking of prohibited drugs and apprehended a suspected armed robber in separate intelligence-led operations across the state.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed that the operations were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks and curb violent crimes in Delta State.
In the first operation, conducted on February 13, 2026, at about 10:30 pm, operatives of the Eagle Net Special Squad intercepted a white Peugeot J5 bus with registration number 7BGT 60LG along the Asaba-Agbor Expressway near Northwest Filling Station.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 1,520 packets of tramadol and Swinol tablets concealed beneath company machines.
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The driver, Ebuka Dominion, from Aguta Local Government Area of Anambra State, and the motor boy, Emmanuel Terdule, from Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, were arrested at the scene.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the consignment was allegedly meant for distribution within and outside the state.
Acting on information obtained during interrogation, the police arrested one Peter Etim Akpan, from Nibiaya Uruan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, who was alleged to be the owner of the drugs.
Police said the investigation was ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate.
In a separate operation on February 22, 2026, at about 3:20 pm, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Collins Darlington, in connection with a series of robbery incidents in Warri metropolis.
Darlington, a native of Ughewughe community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, was apprehended at Otor Uweku area of Ughelli town following credible intelligence and coordinated surveillance.
During interrogation, the suspect allegedly led operatives to a bush in the Jedo area of Warri where a locally made firearm concealed in the ground was recovered.
Police said the suspect confessed to being a member of the Aye Confraternity and admitted involvement in several door-to-door robbery incidents within Warri.
Efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the gang identified in the course of the investigation.
The police commissioner reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and the protection of lives and property, urging residents to provide credible and timely information to aid ongoing operations.
