Police arrest two robbery suspects in Delta, recover weapons

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have apprehended two individuals suspected of armed robbery, recovering a pump-action gun, live cartridges, and daggers. The arrests were made during a targeted stop-and-search operation near the Second Niger Bridge.

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On May 27, 2026, operatives of the Department of Operations (DOPS) Buffalo Team attached to the Second Niger Bridge, while conducting a targeted stop-and-search operation, intercepted an unregistered blue Hijet cargo minibus travelling from Anambra State into Delta State.

The suspects, identified as Ugochukwu Kendirim, 25, and Odo Jude, 27, were traveling in an unregistered blue Hijet cargo minibus from Anambra State into Delta State. According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the occupants attempted to deter the officers from searching the vehicle, even threatening to record the operation.

Despite the occupants' resistance, the police operatives conducted a thorough search, leading to the discovery of the weapons. Both suspects were taken into custody, and preliminary investigations are underway to determine the origin of the exhibits and any potential links to criminal activities. The recovered items include one pump-action gun with one live cartridge and two daggers.

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During the operation, the occupants of the vehicle attempted to discourage the officers from carrying out a search and threatened to record the officers if the search proceeded.

The state Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, praised the vigilance and professionalism of the arresting officers. He reiterated the command's dedication to intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention, emphasizing efforts to eliminate criminal activities within the state.

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The search led to the recovery of one pump-action gun loaded with one live cartridge and two daggers.