Police arrest suspected armed robber in Delta
Delta State Police have arrested a 26-year-old suspected armed robber in Asaba and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and other firearms. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-armed-robber-in-delta/
A 26-year-old man suspected of being part of an armed robbery gang was apprehended in Asaba, Delta State, in an intelligence-led operation by the Delta State Police Command. The suspect, identified as Sunday Nimel, was arrested on October 7, 2026, at around 10:30 PM, along with three firearms - an AK-47 rifle, three rounds of live ammunition, and two locally made cut-to-size guns.
The operation was conducted in collaboration with local vigilantes who provided credible intelligence. The suspect's statements during interrogation led the police to his hideout. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, commended the successful operation and emphasized the command's commitment to intelligence-led policing and dismantling criminal networks.
He also urged residents to continue providing credible information, assuring them of the police's dedication to protecting lives and property.
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