By Augustine Ehikioya
The Delta State Commissioner of Police (CP), Aina Adesola, has disclosed achievements recorded in the command.
Assuming office as the 23rd Commissioner of Police in the State, he said, the command through the operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson, has recorded major operational successes against kidnapping, violent crime, and illegal arms trafficking.
These, he said, resulted in the arrest of suspects and recovery of firearms, ammunition, and cash.
The CP gave the latest details during press briefing in the state. It was monitored by Security Watch Africa (SWA).
He disclosed that Inter-State Kidnapping suspects were arrested while recoveries included one AK-47 Rifle, one K-2 Rifle, one Pump-Action Gun,
157 Rounds Of Ammunition, and 5 Magazines.
The CP said “Acting on credible intelligence on the activities of a notorious inter-state kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate terrorizing parts of Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers States, the Officer-in-Charge of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), activated a series of sustained, intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling the criminal network.
“The operation recorded a major breakthrough on 29th December, 2025, when the operatives extended investigations to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, leading to the arrest of one Abubakar Mohammed (male, adult).
“Following intensive interrogation, the suspect led operatives to a concealed bush location along Tobia Village by the Amasoma area of Airport Road, Bayelsa State, where a cache of arms was unearthed.
“Recovered from the location, buried and carefully wrapped in a sack, were: One (1) AK-47 rifle, Seventy-six (76) rounds of live ammunition, Two (2) AK-47 magazines”
Investigation, according to him, further yielded additional successes, adding “At about 1801 hours on 2 January, 2026, the suspect again guided operatives to another hidden arms dump located between the Ughelli–Warri axis at Uyamuge Forest, where one (1) K2 rifle, Forty-nine (49) rounds of live ammunition, three (3) K2 magazines, one (1) pump-action gun, and thirty-two (32) live cartridges.”
The CP said the suspect is in custody, while investigation is ongoing.
Speaking on the second case, he announced the death of suspected kidnapper and recovery of one K-2 Rifle, two locally made guns and ammunition.
The CP said “Sequel to intelligence received by operatives of CP Special Assignment Team, the team on 6th January, 2026 stormed Ohoror community along Ughelli-Patani road, where some suspected kidnappers were sighted, the suspects upon sighting the police opened fire, and in the ensuing gun duel one of them was hit and sustained serious gunshot injuries.
“Upon searching the area, one K-2 rifle, two locally made guns, live ammunition and cartridges concealed in a bag were recovered.
“The injured suspect was taken to the hospital where he was confirmed dead by the doctor duty. Manhunt for the fleeing suspect is ongoing.”
Also, he disclosed the arrest of suspected gun runners/armed robbers and recovery of one Pump-Action gun and ₦280,000 Cash.
“In another operation, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), acting on credible intelligence, successfully carried out a sting operation at about 1915 hours on 3rd January, 2026 at the Ovieta Street area of Ughelli Town, leading to the arrest of three (3) suspects involved in an illegal arms transaction.
“The suspects arrested are Areuro Oke (male, 38 years), identified as the intended buyer of a pump-action gun; Onos Echabor (male, 47 years), identified as the middleman in the transaction; and Akpofure Emmanuel (male, 45 years).
“All suspects are residents of Ughelli North and Ughelli South Local Government Areas of Delta State.
“Recovered during the operation were one (1) pump-action gun and the sum of ₦280,000 (Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira), being part payment for the illegal arms deal. Investigation is ongoing.”
On another case, the CP disclosed the arrest of drug barons and recovery of hard drugs.
“On 03/01/2026 and 5/01/2026, operatives of the Quick Response Squad, acting on intelligence, stormed and raided a black spot located at New Road by Ewereto Junction, Sapele, and Agofure Park in Effurun Roundabout, Warri, Delta State, where some suspected drug barons were arrested, identified as Bemigho Omoghomi ‘m’, aged 28 years old, Onoriode Samuel ‘m’, 46 years and two other suspects.
“Large quantities of Illicit drugs were recovered from them. Suspects are in Custody and the investigation is ongoing.”
According to him, there was another raid of drugist hideout, which led to the recovery of weeds suspected to be loud, SK and Indian Hemp.
“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of Area command Effurun stormed the shop of one Chioma Ada Ifuwe Wanogho along Sapele-Warri road and recovered forty-five wraps of weeds suspected to be loud, SK, and a bag of dry weeds suspected to Indian hemp.
“Suspect who has been in the business for about four years was arrested and investigation is ongoing.”
The CP also reassured the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating kidnapping, violent crime, proliferation of illegal firearms and other vices within the State.
He also urged members of the public to continue to support the Police with timely, useful and credible information.
Warning criminal elements that all forms of criminality will be met with decisive and lawful action, he advised parents to caution and monitor their wards, admonish and encourage them to stay away from crime.
