Police arrest suspected armed robber in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a 26-year-old man suspected of being involved in armed robberies. On October 7, 2026, at 10:30 PM, the CP Special Assignment Team, in collaboration with local vigilantes and credible intelligence, arrested Sunday Nimel in Asaba. The suspect was allegedly part of a gang responsible for multiple residential armed robbery incidents in the area.

During questioning, Nimel provided crucial information that led authorities to a hideout near Okpanam City Gate. There, law enforcement recovered an AK-47 rifle, three rounds of live ammunition, and two locally manufactured cut-to-size guns.

The Delta State Police Command spokesperson, Bright Edafe, detailed the operation in a statement shared with journalists in Warri. Edafe also highlighted the ongoing investigation into the case. State Commissioner of Police, Samuel Erale, praised the successful operation and emphasized the command's dedication to intelligence-led policing and dismantling criminal networks throughout the state.

Erale called on residents to continue providing the police with reliable information, assuring them of the ongoing commitment to safeguarding lives and property.