Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Delta State have arrested two suspects and recovered firearms during a stop-and-search operation along Ibusa Road near GSM in Asaba on Wednesday, January 17, 2025.
According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Edafe Bright, the suspects, identified as Ogochukwu Stephen, 25, of No. 7 Ikukuoma Street, ULO, Asaba, and Christian Emmanuel, 24, of Umuaehea Quarter, Ibusa, were apprehended while traveling in a tricycle with registration number 99VG.
During an initial search, officers found two rounds of 9mm live ammunition on the suspects. Further investigation led to a search of their residences, where two fabricated Beretta pistols and one locally-made gun were recovered.
The statement reads in part; “On 17/01/25 at about 0923hrs operatives of the command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) while conducting stop and search along Ibusa road by GSM in Asaba, they flagged down a tricycle with registration NO. 99VG conveying two occupants namely Ogochukwu Stephen ’m’ aged 25 years, of NO 7 Ikukuoma Street ULO Asaba and Christian Emmanuel ‘m’ aged 24 years m of Umuaehea quarter Ibusa.
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“The operatives subjected them to a search during which two rounds of 9mm live ammunition were initially recovered from them. Upon further investigation, a search warrant was executed on their premises where two Fabricated Beretta Pistols and one improvised gun were recovered. Suspects and exhibits are in custody and the investigation is ongoing.”
“Similarly, on the 17th of January 2025 at about 1900hours, the DPO Bomadi division received information that some suspected cultists were seen parading themselves in Bomadi brandishing weapons in the show of supremacy.
“Acting on this information, on the 18th of January 2025, at about 1800hours, the DPO Bomadi detailed operatives attached to the division alongside vigilantes who embarked on an intelligence-led investigation and arrested the main suspect Felix Emizibo ‘m’ aged 29yrs, and one fabricated Beretta pistol was recovered from him.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect bought the gun from his uncle for the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand naira. The suspects are in custody and the investigation is ongoing,” the statement added.
The Delta State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to combating crime and urged residents to provide timely information to support security efforts.
