Police nabs three armed r0bbery suspects in Delta state

The Delta State Police Command revealed its men have nabbed three suspected armed robbers in the Sapele area of the State.

According to the command, one beretta pistol, one locally cut-to-size gun, three cutlasses, phones and ATM cards belonging to victims, were recovered from the suspects.

This was contained in a statement disclosed by the Delta Police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, on Friday, 7th of June, 2024.

The statement reads:

“On 05/06/2024 at about 1745hrs while acting on credible intelligence, the special squad deployed to Ughelli by the commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi to checkmate the activities of kidnappers, and armed robbers in Ughelli, Warri, Sapele, and environs successfully arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered their weapons which they use to terrorize innocent residents in Sapele.

“The team led by ASP Julius Robinson stormed Sapele Town on the said date and effected the arrest of one Blessing Atima aged 23yrs ‘m’ of Jesse Community in Ethiope West LGA of Delta State (The Gang Leader), Destiny Okpako age 19yrs a 23year ‘M’ of Oviri-Okpe Community in Okpe LGA of Delta State and Wisdom Akpohirowho aged 20yrs ‘m’ of Jesse Community in Ethiope West LGA of Delta State, all residents of Sapele town and the following exhibit were recovered from them;one Beretta Pistol, One Locally cut-to-size gun, Three Cutlasses, Phones and ATM cards belonging to victims.

“Some of their victims have identified the suspects and their valuables recovered from them.

“Interrogation of the suspects revealed that they have so far taken part in six of the armed robbery operations in Sapele. The suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>