Police recover 144 guns and arrest over 600 suspects in Delta
Delta State Police Command, led by CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, announced significant progress in tackling crime between January 2025 and December 2025. Over 627 suspects were arrested and 144 firearms—including 27 AK-47/AK-49 rifles—were seized. The police credited their success to proactive, intelligence-driven strategies and collaboration with local stakeholders. High-profile cases, such as the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, also saw major breakthroughs.
What happened
- CP Abaniwonda Olufemi revealed on December 9, 2025, that 627 suspects were arrested in the past year.
- Seized items include 144 firearms, 6,930 rounds of ammunition, and N36 million in recovered ransom.
- Arrested suspects include alleged armed robbers, kidnappers, cultists, and murder suspects.
- The police arrested key suspects in the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu on December 6, 2025.
- Community policing and collaboration with local groups played a major role in these achievements.
