Police nab 56-year-old over alleged indian hemp distribution in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 56-year-old man, Lucky Oyiboka, with 20 bags of illicit drugs suspected to be Indian hemp in the state. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement, saying the suspect was arrested on August 8, 2026, by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response […]
Delta State Police Command apprehends 56-year-old suspect Lucky Oyiboka in connection with alleged distribution of Indian hemp, according to a statement from the command's spokesperson Bright Edafe. The arrest occurred on August 8, 2026, following an intelligence-led raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Owa-Abbi, Ukwani Local Government Area.
During the search, authorities recovered 21 bags of suspected Indian hemp. Preliminary investigation suggests Oyiboka's alleged involvement in drug distribution within the state, with ongoing efforts to uncover the full extent of the alleged network and identify additional individuals connected to the operation. The suspect will be charged to court following the conclusion of the investigation.
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