Police arrest two robbery suspects and seize weapons in Delta
Two suspected armed robbers have been arrested by the Delta State Police Command. The suspects were caught with a pump-action gun, live cartridges, and other items during a stop-and-search operation. SP Bright Edafe shared details of the arrest, highlighting the professionalism of the officers involved. The police are currently investigating the circumstances of the case.
What happened
- On May 27, 2026, police operatives intercepted an unregistered blue Hijet cargo minibus at the Second Niger Bridge during a targeted stop-and-search.
- The suspects, Ugochukwu Kendirim and Odo Jude, allegedly tried to prevent the officers from searching the vehicle and threatened to record them.
- A thorough search led to the recovery of a pump-action gun loaded with a live cartridge and two daggers.
- The suspects were immediately arrested and taken into custody.
- CP Yemi Oyeniyi commended the officers for their vigilance and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive crime prevention.
