The Delta State Police Command has arrested six suspects in separate operations targeting suspected armed robbery and theft, recovering three locally made firearms, eight live cartridges and other weapons in coordinated raids across parts of the state between October 11 and 12, 2026.
Key Highlights
- Delta Police arrest six suspects in separate armed robbery and theft operations.
- Three locally made firearms, eight live cartridges and other weapons recovered.
- Two suspects arrested along Osubi Road over alleged robbery and abduction of passengers.
- A 25-year-old man arrested over an alleged attempted robbery and stabbing in Alifekede Village.
- Three suspects arrested over the alleged theft of ₦2 million and other valuables in Okwagbe Waterside Community.
- Police say investigations are ongoing to identify other suspects and establish the roles of those arrested.
- Commissioner of Police Samuel E. Erale urges residents to report suspicious activities.
Delta Police Arrest Suspects Over Robbery, Passenger Abduction
The arrests followed operations in Osubi, Alifekede Village and Okwagbe Waterside Community, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe.
In one operation, police arrested two suspected armed robbers allegedly linked to a criminal syndicate accused of targeting passengers, robbing them and abducting victims while forcing them to transfer money from their bank accounts.
The suspects, identified as Musa Haruna, 22, and Mubarack Abdulahi, 20, were arrested on October 11 along Osubi Road following intelligence provided by the Civilian Anti-Cult Group in Osubi.
According to the police, operatives of the Orerokpe Division worked with civilian anti-cult operatives and local vigilantes to intercept the suspects, who were travelling in a tricycle with registration number BDG 429 QN.
A search of the tricycle reportedly led to the recovery of a locally made cut-to-size double-barrelled shotgun, seven live cartridges and a jackknife.
The command said preliminary investigations suggested that the suspects were members of a criminal network that allegedly robbed and abducted passengers before compelling them to transfer money from their bank accounts.
Police said efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest other suspected members of the network.
Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Robbery, Stabbing in Alifekede
In a separate operation on October 12, operatives of the Agbor Division arrested Paul Francis, 25, over an alleged attempted armed robbery at Alifekede Village.
The police alleged that Francis attempted to rob a woman and stabbed her on the forehead, causing serious injuries, before he was apprehended.
Officers reportedly recovered a locally made cut-to-size firearm and a kitchen knife from the suspect.
The victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment and was responding to treatment as of the time of the police announcement.
Francis remains in police custody while investigations continue.
Three Suspects Arrested Over Alleged ₦2m Theft in Okwagbe
In another operation, police arrested three suspects over the alleged theft of ₦2 million and other valuables from a residence in Okwagbe Waterside Community.
The incident was reported on October 10. The items allegedly stolen included cash, a Point-of-Sale (POS) machine and an Infinix mobile phone.
Police operatives attached to the Otu-Jeremi Division arrested Bruno Jonathan on October 12 following intelligence linked to the case.
A search of his residence allegedly led to the recovery of a locally made cut-to-size firearm and one live cartridge.
Further investigations led to the arrest of two additional suspects, identified as Merit Solomon and Edna Iboyi.
The police said all three suspects were in custody as investigators worked to determine their respective roles in the alleged theft.
Delta Police Recover Three Firearms, Eight Cartridges
The operations resulted in the recovery of three locally made firearms, eight live cartridges, a jackknife and a kitchen knife, according to the police statement.
The recoveries formed part of the command’s efforts to address armed robbery, violent crime and the possession of illegal weapons across the state.
Police said investigations into the separate cases were continuing, with further action expected based on the evidence gathered.
The allegations against the arrested individuals have not been determined by a court.
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Delta CP Commends Officers, Urges Residents to Report Crime
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Samuel E. Erale, commended officers involved in the operations and acknowledged the support of community security stakeholders.
Erale said the command remained committed to dismantling criminal networks, recovering illegally possessed firearms and bringing suspects in violent crime cases to justice.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Nigeria Police Force channels.
The statement was signed by Edafe, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, on October 15, 2026.
The arrests and recoveries represent the outcomes of three separate police operations. Investigations are expected to establish the facts of each case and determine whether the suspects will face prosecution.
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