…Recovers Arms, Stolen Vehicles….
The Delta State Police Command under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has in a series of well-coordinated operations, recovered a stolen luxury vehicle, seized dangerous firearms, and arrested notorious robbery suspects, with stolen goods.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, Asaba, SP. Bright Edafe, says on the 5th of August, 2025 at about 1740hrs, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of B Division Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, received credible intelligence regarding a suspected stolen Mercedes Benz GLK (Registration Number: NZM10AP) about to be sold at a parking lot on Former Deputy Road, Asaba.
He said acting swiftly on the information, the DPO led the officers of the Division’s Crime Branch to the location to intercept the planned vehicle sale, adding that the intelligence operation resulted in the arrest of one Chinedu Eze ‘m’ who claimed ownership of the vehicle while selling the stolen vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer.
The statement said Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was registered in April 2023 and registered again in the year 2025, prompting the policemen to reach out to the first person who registered the vehicle.
He said it was revealed that the vehicle was snatched at gunpoint in April 2023 at Abakpa, Enugu State, during which suspected armed robbers shot the rightful owner, stating that the vehicle has been successfully recovered.
On the recovery of locally made pistol and other exhibits from deceased armed robber, arrest of suspected armed robbers and recovery of firearms, he said a distress call reached the Ogwashi-Uku Police Station on the 4th of August, 2025 at about 0430hrs, reporting that armed robbers were operating along Chelsea Street, Ogwashi-Uku.
The PPRO said acting swiftly, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Okoyomon Israel, mobilised the Anti-Crime Squad alongside local vigilante groups to the scene.
He said on sighting the operatives, the robbers attempted to escape, but two suspects identified as Thywill Selvin ‘m’ (22 years) of Poly Road, Ogwashi-Uku, and Guntim Bako ‘m’ (32 years) of Kwale Junction were arrested.
According to the statement, during the operation, exhibits were recovered from the suspects, including one pump action rifle with one live cartridge, one Beretta pistol with six live ammunition, three live assault rifle ammunition, one Daylong motorcycle (REG NO: SAP 369 VK), one Qlink motorcycle (REG NO: URM 750 QV), Twenty-five (25) mobile phones, four laptops, one tablet phone, one PS4 game console, a home theatre set, two Zealot music players, five bags containing clothes, and other valuables.
He said several robbery victims have since positively identified their recovered properties.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property within the state.
”He commended the swift and professional response of the operatives, noting that the successes were made possible through timely information from the public. He assured residents that the Command will sustain aggressive, intelligence-led operations to rid the state of criminals and keep communities safe.
He urged citizens to promptly report suspicious persons or activities, stressing that early reporting is key to preventing crime” the statement added.
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