Police arrest 8 suspects, recover guns, Illicit drugs in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended eight individuals and seized firearms, along with suspected illicit drugs, in a recent operation. State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, revealed this development in a statement provided by the command's spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe. The arrests came about as part of an ongoing investigation into a reported attempted murder that transpired at the command headquarters on September 3, 2026.

The suspects, who were apprehended by the command's Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) during a raid on known criminal hideouts, were identified as Evans Adamda, Mamatime Michael, Wale Morakinyo, Anabono Godspower, Theophilus Philip, Robinson Oghenewiro, and Inoni Ejiroghene. Edafe disclosed that the operation led to the recovery of three locally manufactured pistols, as well as suspected illicit drugs, namely Tramadol.

The suspects and their respective contraband are currently in police custody, while further investigation is underway to ascertain their individual roles in the attempted murder and other criminal activities in the region.

Edafe emphasized the command's commitment to employing intelligence-led operations and taking decisive action against various criminal elements, including kidnappers, cultists, and other illicit activities across the state. The police spokesperson assured residents that the command will persistently identify criminal hideouts, apprehend offenders, and recover illicit weapons, while encouraging the public to provide timely and credible information to assist in their efforts.