Delta State Police Command Records 80 Arrests, Recovers 31 Firearms in August

Published on September 10, 2025

The Delta State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in the fight against crime, with 80 suspects arrested and 31 firearms recovered during the month of August 2025.

Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, disclosed this on Tuesday, September 10, 2025, during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Asaba. He said the successes were achieved in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, that all Nigerians, especially Deltans, must “sleep with their two eyes closed.”

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“The state has become very hot for criminals. We will not relent in ensuring that criminal-minded individuals are arrested and brought to justice,” CP Abaniwonda assured.

Major Achievements in August 2025

Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspects: Several armed robbers were intercepted across Asaba, Ughelli, Ogwashi-Uku, and Ubulu-Okiti, with recoveries including pump-action rifles, Beretta pistols, double-barreled guns, and live ammunition.
Recovery of Stolen Vehicles: Police operatives recovered multiple stolen vehicles, including Lexus RX350 and Mercedes-Benz GLK SUVs snatched at gunpoint, as well as other suspected stolen cars across Ughelli, Effurun, and Asaba.
Clampdown on Drug Peddlers: In Ughelli, a 52-year-old drug baroness, Egbule Isioma, and three apprentices were arrested with 355 bottles of codeine, 392 rolls of tramadol, and Canadian liquid cannabis.
Ex-Convict Re-Arrested: A motorcycle thief, released from prison on August 6, 2025, was arrested again just five days later for stealing another motorcycle.
Fraudsters Busted: A syndicate specializing in hypnotizing victims and looting their bank accounts was dismantled. Eight suspects were arrested, with stolen items and proceeds worth ₦23.5 million recovered.
Recovery of Ladders: A notorious syndicate stealing industrial ladders was apprehended, with 11 ladders worth millions of naira recovered.

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Summary of August 2025 Security Operations

Firearms Recovered: 31
Ammunition and Cartridges: 86
Laptops and Mobile Phones: 50
Total Suspects Arrested: 80

The CP urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or call the control room lines: 08036684974 | 08114895600 | 08025666914

He reiterated that the Command will continue to intensify its operations to ensure Delta remains unsafe for criminals.

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