Crime
Delta Police Arrest Suspected Cultists and Armed Robbers
Delta State Police arrest suspected cultists and armed robbers in Warri, Ughelli, and Sapele; firearms and live ammunition recovered during intelligence-led operations
The Delta State Police Command has arrested suspected cultists and armed robbers in intelligence-led operations across Warri, Ughelli, and Sapele, recovering firearms and live ammunition.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed that the operations led to the seizure of one pump action gun, one fabricated Beretta pistol, one cut-to-size locally fabricated double-barrel gun, and 27 live cartridges.
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On 27 February 2026, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team led by ASP Julius Robinson arrested Oghenemaro Festus of Upper Agbarho in Ughelli.
A pump action gun loaded with two live cartridges was recovered. The suspect is linked to a series of house-to-house robberies in the area.
In Sapele, following reports of serial robberies by a motorcycle-riding syndicate, Prince Omanure, 21, was arrested on 1 March 2026.
He led police to a bush along Warri Sapele Road near the Trailer Park, where a fabricated Beretta pistol loaded with eight rounds of live ammunition was recovered. Investigations to apprehend other members of the syndicate are ongoing.
Meanwhile, on 27 February 2026, the Quick Response Squad led by SP Achem Collins raided a building on Okwagbe Street, Igbudu, Warri, arresting three suspected cultists: Nelson Mudiagha (aka Diara), Efe Nyore, and Ebube Ifeanyi.
A locally fabricated double-barrel gun and 17 live cartridges were recovered. The suspects confessed to being members of the Black Axe Confraternity, also known as Ayes.
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CP Aina Adesola assured residents that the command remains committed to dismantling criminal networks and safeguarding lives and property across the state.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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