By: Ike Philip Abiagom
ASABA — The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspected armed robber and recovered an AK-47 rifle, two locally made cut-to-size guns and three rounds of live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Asaba.
The suspect, identified as Sunday Nimel, was arrested on October 7, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m. by operatives of the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), Ughelli, working in collaboration with local vigilantes.
According to a press release issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the operation followed credible intelligence linking the suspect to an alleged armed robbery syndicate reportedly responsible for several residential robbery incidents in Asaba and its environs.
The police said the suspect made useful statements during interrogation, which led operatives to a hideout near Okpanam City Gate, where the firearms and ammunition were recovered.
The recovered items included one AK-47 rifle, two locally made cut-to-size guns and three rounds of live ammunition.
The command disclosed that investigations were ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspect’s alleged involvement and uncover other members of the suspected criminal network.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, commended the operatives for the operation and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and efforts to dismantle criminal networks across the state.
Erale also urged residents to support the police by providing credible information that could assist in preventing and tackling crime.He assured members of the public that the command would continue to intensify efforts to protect lives and property across Delta State.
The statement was signed by SP Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, Asaba, and dated October 10, 2026.
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