Delta police arrest two, recover two pump-action guns, 18 cartridges

The Delta State Police Command has made two significant arrests and recovered two pump-action guns, 18 live cartridges, four daggers, and a battle axe in separate intelligence-led operations. The first operation in Obiaruku, carried out by the Violent Crime Response Unit, led to the arrest of 36-year-old Joel Iwomi and the seizure of a firearm and ammunition.

The second operation in Isupe Community, conducted by the Command Anti-Cult Unit, resulted in the arrest of Chukwuka Nzete, also known as "Ododo," who was suspected of involvement in the illegal sale and proliferation of firearms. The recovered items are believed to be linked to violent or criminal activities, and investigations into the suspects' full extent of activities are ongoing.

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