Police apprehend c¥lt member, recover AK-47 rifle, amm¥nitions

Men of the Delta State Police command on special assignment led by Assistant Superintendent of Police, Julius Robinson, acting on intelligence have apprehended a man identified as Ufoma Omene in the Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state.

Sharing photos via its X handle on Monday, 10th of June, 2024, in statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, reads:

“On 08/06/2024, acting on credible intelligence at about 1130hrs, operatives on Special assignment with base in Ughelli led by ASP Julius Robinson stormed Jesse junction and effected the arrest of one Ufoma Omene ‘m’ 55yrs of Mosogar, in Ethiope West LGA Delta State but resident at Jesse junction area of Sapele town.

“Upon search of the suspect’s residence a Locally Fabricated Ak-47Rifle with Revolver like Magazine, and Thirteen (13) rounds of 7.6mm ammunition were recovered. In addition to his involvement in a series of crimes in that area, he is also suspected to be a member of the Eiye confraternity.

“Investigation is ongoing.

“CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has assured all Deltans that under his watch, all law-abiding Deltans, residents and non-residents in the State will sleep with their two eyes closed while noting that support from members of the public is highly needed for effective policing. The CP therefore admonished members of the public to always reach out to the command in cases of distress either by reporting to the nearest Police Station or calling the control room number on 08036684974.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>