In a series of well-coordinated operations, the Delta State Command under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has dealt a crushing setback to criminal elements operating in the state, recovering a stolen luxury vehicle, seizing dangerous firearms, and arresting notorious robbery suspects with an astonishing haul of stolen goods.
- RECOVERY OF STOLEN MERCEDES BENZ GLK:
On 05/08/2025 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. Acting swiftly on this information, the DPO led the officers of the Division’s Crime Branch to the location to intercept the planned vehicle sale. This 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. Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was registered in April 2023 and registered again in the year 2025. This prompted the policemen to reach out to the first person who registered the vehicle, where 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. The vehicle has been successfully recovered.
- RECOVERY OF LOCALLY MADE PISTOL AND OTHER EXHIBITS FROM DECEASED ARMED ROBBER
- ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS AND RECOVERY OF FIREARMS:
On 04/08/2025 at about 0430hrs, a distress call reached the Ogwashi-Ukwu Police Station reporting that armed robbers were operating along Chelsea Street, Ogwashi-Ukwu. Acting swiftly, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Okoyomon Israel, mobilised the Anti-Crime Squad alongside local vigilante groups to the scene. On sighting the operatives, the robbers attempted to escape, but two suspects identified as Thywill Selvin ‘m’ (22 years) of Poly Road, Ogwashi-Ukwu, and Guntim Bako ‘m’ (32 years) of Kwale Junction were arrested. During the operation, the following exhibits were recovered from the suspects: 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.
Several robbery victims have since positively identified their recovered properties.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, reaffirms 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.
