The Delta State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on violent crime by efficiently foiling a deliberate cult assault and dismantling armed theft networks working throughout Warri, Ughelli and Sapelef.
The intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of key suspects and the restoration of three firearms together with 27 reside cartridges.
A press release by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Vivid Edafe, Monday stated the primary operation unfolded late on 27 February 2026 at about 11:35 p.m., when operatives of the CP-Particular Task Workforce, led by ASP Julius Robinson, stormed the Ekredjebor space of Ughelli following credible intelligence.
SP Edafe stated in the course of the raid, the group apprehended Oghenemaro Festus of Higher Agbarho space. A search carried out on the suspect led to the restoration of a pump-action gun loaded with two reside cartridges.
He acknowledged that investigations revealed that he’s strongly linked to a string of house-to-house robberies that had left residents in worry. Efforts have since been intensified to trace down different fleeing members of the gang.
In a associated growth, the command responded swiftly to repeated complaints from residents of Sapele over serial robberies perpetrated by a motorcycle-riding syndicate.
He stated: “Appearing on intelligence, the CP-Particular Task Workforce carried out a focused operation within the early hours of March 1, 2026. At about 3:35 a.m., the operatives arrested 21-year-old Prince Omanure, popularly often called “Anini,” within the Ghana Space of Sapele.
“Throughout interrogation, the suspect reportedly led officers to a bush alongside the Warri–Sapele Highway close to the Trailer Park, the place a fabricated Beretta pistol loaded with eight rounds of reside ammunition had been hid.
“The suspect has since offered helpful info aiding ongoing investigations, whereas the command continues its manhunt for different members of the syndicate.”