Police Arrest 2 with 132 Sachets of Tramadol in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspects over alleged drug trafficking in the state. The suspects, identified as Hillary Osondu, 54, and Abubakar Bello, 54, were arrested on August 13, 2026, with 132 sachets of Tramadol. The state command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspects were arrested by operatives of Operation […]
The Delta State Police Command has apprehended two individuals suspected of drug trafficking, according to a report dated August 13, 2026. The suspects, Hillary Osondu, 54, and Abubakar Bello, 54, were seized with a significant quantity of Tramadol – 132 sachets in total, each containing 100mg of the drug. The arrest took place on August 13, 2026, in Asaba, Delta State, following a stop-and-search operation conducted by Operation Delta Shield.
The operation was carried out along Nnebisi Road, where police intercepted a Toyota Hiace bus with the registration number ZBL-549-XA. Police spokesperson Bright Edafe revealed that the suspects were subsequently taken into custody, and the investigation is ongoing to identify additional accomplices involved in the alleged drug trafficking ring.
Edafe emphasized that the suspects will be charged to court once the investigation is complete, highlighting the state's commitment to combating drug-related crimes and ensuring community safety in preparation for the future.
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