By Our Reporter
The Delta State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on crime, with the recovery of a firearm and illicit drugs, arrest of suspects, and rescue of a kidnapped victim across the state.
In a statement issued on April 4, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said the operations were driven by intelligence-led policing and proactive patrols.
According to the statement, operatives of the State Anti-Cult Unit arrested a 29-year-old suspect, Evan Olokpa Igbunu, during a raid on his residence in Sapele on April 2. A search of the premises led to the recovery of a Beretta pistol and three rounds of live ammunition. The suspect is currently in custody while investigations continue.
In a separate operation on April 1, officers of the Ovwian-Aladja Division recovered substances suspected to be hard drugs during a raid along the Igbogidi axis. The suspects fled the scene upon sighting the police, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend them.
The Command also confirmed the rescue of a kidnapped victim in Abraka on April 3. The victim had been abducted by armed men who invaded a residence at Denedo Extension. Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer mobilised patrol teams alongside local vigilantes and hunters, leading to a coordinated search operation. The kidnappers reportedly abandoned the victim and fled into the bush as security operatives closed in on them.
In another development, operatives of the Ugborikoko Division arrested a 26-year-old female suspect, Tare Orusanaye, during a raid on a premises along Jakpa Road in Effurun. Items recovered from her include substances suspected to be cannabis, a weighing scale, tobacco products, and a generator tank allegedly used to conceal the drugs.
Commending the operatives, the Commissioner of Police, Yemi John Oyeniyi, praised their professionalism and swift response to intelligence.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to combating crime through intelligence-driven strategies and urged residents to continue providing credible information to support security efforts across the state.
