Delta Police Command Intensifies Crackdown on Criminal Elements
Security agents in Delta State have significantly ramped up their offensive against criminal elements throughout the region, achieving notable breakthroughs through a series of intelligence-led operations. These coordinated efforts have led to the arrest of multiple suspects and the recovery of firearms, illicit drugs, and dangerous weapons, underscoring a robust commitment to public safety.
Intelligence-Led Raid in Agbor Nets Cultist
Bright Edafe, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, revealed that the raids were executed in various parts of the state as part of ongoing initiatives to dismantle criminal networks. According to Edafe, operatives from the Command's Raiders Unit, acting on credible intelligence, stormed a suspected criminal hideout in Agbor, Ika South Local Council, on April 4, 2026, around 1:00 pm.
The operation resulted in the arrest of Henry Obi, a 34-year-old native of Anambra State, who reportedly confessed to being a member of the notorious Aiye Confraternity. A thorough search of the premises yielded an English-made pistol loaded with six rounds of live ammunition. Further inspection uncovered suspected illicit drugs cleverly concealed inside a standing air conditioner in the living room, indicating deliberate attempts to evade law enforcement detection. The suspect, along with the recovered exhibits, is currently in police custody as investigations proceed.
Coordinated Operation at Hausa Market Leads to Multiple Arrests
In a related development, operatives of the Buffalo Team, in collaboration with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Achalla Branch, conducted a coordinated raid at the Hausa Market near the Customs Checkpoint along the Benin–Asaba Expressway on April 5, 2026, at approximately 5:09 pm. This operation led to the arrest of four suspects identified as Yakubu Umar, 19, Galiu Adamu, 17, Nuhu Musa, 16, and Zaraduwu Usman, 21.
Recovered items from the suspects include large quantities of suspected illicit drugs such as Colorado, Canadian Loud, Indian hemp, Tramadol, and Swinol. Additionally, two locally fabricated battle axes and N144,000 were seized during the raid. All suspects are in custody, and further investigations are underway to determine the extent of their involvement in criminal activities.
Police Commissioner Commends Officers and Calls for Public Support
Reacting to the successful operations, the Commissioner of Police for Delta State Command, Yemi Oyeniyi, praised the officers for their professionalism, swift response, and effective collaboration with local vigilante groups. He emphasized that such proactive and intelligence-driven operations are crucial to the command's sustained crackdown on crime across the state.
The CP urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support law enforcement agencies with timely and credible information. He assured that the command remains committed to the protection of lives and property in Delta, reinforcing the importance of community cooperation in maintaining security.
