By Anne Azuka
Police in Delta State has arrested suspected gun runners who manufacture guns and supply to suspected armed robbers cum kidnappers following an intensive intelligence-led investigation by operatives on CP’s special assignment with base in Ughelli related to the earlier recovery of a fabricated AK 47 revolver rifle recovered on 8th of June 2024.
The team led by ASP Julius Robinson acting on the firm directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on 16/7/2024, between the hours of 1300hrs to 1935hrs arrested the trio of Tega Dierunaba ‘m” 44yrs of Ororokpe Community in Okpe LGA Delta State a resident of Enehren area of Warri Town, Chibiuke Anuforo Cosmas m” 42yrs of Orlu Town in Nkwerre LGA Imo State a resident of Musheshe Cold-Room Industrial Area, Enehren Road Warri, a distributor of arms supplied and Sunday Moses Pam m” 36yrs of Von Community in Jos South LGA Plateau State a resident of Oka Closed Street, in Enehren Warri Delta State.
According to a statement released by
SP. Edafe Bright Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command,
Asaba, they usually conceal and convey the arms from Plateau State to Delta State.
He said that all suspects have admitted to the crime as confessed earlier by one Goodluck Sakutu m” 38yrs of Ekpan Community Uvwie LGA Delta State who was earlier arrested and one fabricated AK-47 rifle was recovered from him. Suspects are in custody while investigation is ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda noted that crime can be fought at any stage, either before, during or even after.
He therefore encouraged residents to trust the policing process and provide useful, credible and timely information to the Police on suspicious happenings in their area.
Abaniwonda however assured them of justice, adding that their identities would be treated with utmost confidentiality.
He advised members of the public to reach the command either by reporting to the DPO in their area or call any of the following control room numbers; 08036684974, 08114895600 and 08025666914.
