The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has recorded notable progress in its ongoing operations against cultism and violent crime. The recent intelligence-led arms recovery in Abraka and the arraignment of eighteen (18) suspects in court collectively demonstrate the Command’s strengthened enforcement efforts across the State.
- INTELLIGENCE-LED RAID RESULTS IN ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER, AND RECOVERY OF TWO PUMP-ACTION GUNS AND THIRTY-NINE LIVE CARTRIDGES
In a continued effort to curb cult-related activities and the proliferation of illicit firearms within Delta State, operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, executed a successful intelligence-led operation in Abraka on 6th December 2025 at about 0730hrs. Acting on credible intelligence, the operatives conducted a coordinated search at No. 2 Umeghe Community, Abraka, the residence of Isiakpere Friday ‘m’, 67 years old. The operation resulted in the recovery of: Two (2) pump-action guns and Thirty-nine (39) live cartridges.
He has been taken into custody as investigators expand inquiries to determine possible links to cult groups, arms suppliers, and other criminal networks operating within the region.
- FIGHT AGAINST SALES OF ILLICIT DRUGS: BUFFALO OPERATIVES ARRAIGN MULTIPLE SUSPECTS: In a renewed push to tackle the menace of drug abuse in Delta State, Commander Buffalo Unit have successfully concluded a series of targeted arrests, leading to the arraignment of eighteen (18) male suspects before a competent court of jurisdiction on December 5, 2025. The arraignment followed sustained intelligence, coordinated field operations at the popular play-learn area known for discriminating sales of drugs, sweet spirit area as well as pinnacle junction. Those arraigned include: Wisdom Nwanze (38yrs), Godspower Vincent (25yrs), Trust Bobua (17yrs), David Mifford (21yrs), Friday Daniel (35yrs), Emmanuel Dakuru (25yrs), Innatji Ekenea (27yrs), Umar Isah (22yrs), Samuel Hosanna (31yrs), Rabiu Abubakar (31yrs), Dada Usman (22yrs), Dada Usman (20yrs), Danjuma Jonathan (31yrs), Onyeka Solomon (16yrs), Garba Abdullaman (20yrs), Rolniho Paul (26yrs), Abwal Clarius (30yrs), and Aliyu Abubarka (22yrs). The suspects were remanded in prison custody pending fulfilment of their bail conditions
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, commended the operatives for their effective actions, noting that the arrests and recoveries reflect the Command’s sustained commitment to intelligence-led policing. He stated that the Command will not tolerate cultism, arms trafficking, or any conduct that threatens public peace, and assured that all criminal elements will be brought to justice. He urged residents to continue supporting the Police with credible information to enhance security across the State.
