Police hunt armed robbers in Delta community, recover gun
Delta State Police are hunting for armed robbers who attacked a man in his Effurun home. The suspects fled, abandoning a firearm, after the victim fought b Read More: https://punchng.com/police-hunt-armed-robbers-in-delta-community-recover-gun/
Delta Police investigate armed robbery, recover gun
Two masked men attacked a 48-year-old man in his home in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, on September 4, 2026. The suspects entered the victim's residence using a shotgun and broke the gun during their confrontation. Police recovered the broken firearm from the scene.
The incident was reported at the Ekpan Division, and the Divisional Police Officer deployed officers to investigate. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, while police continued their search for the suspects.
Police Commissioner CP Samuel E. Erale praised the victim for his bravery and assured him that the suspects would be apprehended. In a separate case, the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested a drug peddler in Agbor on September 6, 2026.
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