Police rescue two minors, arrest 22 in Delta drug den raid
Two minors were rescued and 22 suspects arrested by officers of the Delta State Police Command during a raid on drug dens in Ozoro and Abraka. The operation, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, targeted illicit drug activities and criminal hideouts. SP Bright Edafe and CP Yemi Oyeniyi emphasized the importance of community support in combating drug-related crimes. The minors found in the den have been placed in protective custody.
What happened
- The police raided drug dens and criminal hideouts in Ofagbe Community, Ozoro, Ekrejeta, and the NUT Area, Abraka, on 21st July 2026.
- 22 suspects, including 19 males and three females, were arrested for offences related to the sale, possession, and distribution of illicit drugs.
- Two minors were rescued from a suspected drug den allegedly operated by their father.
- The children are now in protective custody and will be handed over to the Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs.
- CP Yemi Oyeniyi described the discovery of minors in a drug environment as “deeply disturbing” and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to fighting drug trafficking.
