Police arrest 27 suspected armed robbers in Delta, recover gun, drugs
Operatives of Eagle-Net Special Squad, in synergy with the Nigeria Hunters Forest Security, NHFSS, led by SP Yunusa Danyaya, have arrested twenty-seven (27) suspected armed robbers in Delta State.
The suspects were arrested at Basket Market along Asaba–Benin Road, Uromi Junction, on 09/09/2025, DAILY POST can report.
The Police also recovered from the suspects one locally fabricated firearm and large quantities of illicit drugs.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement sent to our correspondent in Warri.
He noted that on the said day, the Police, “acting on high-powered intelligence report, conducted a raid operation at Basket Market along Asaba–Benin Road, Uromi Junction. During the operation, a total of twenty-seven (27) suspects, all adults, were apprehended. Upon thorough search, one locally fabricated firearm and large quantities of illicit drugs were recovered from the suspects.”
According to SP Edafe, “Investigation is currently in progress.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects hibernate in the hideout, where they practice executing their criminal plans.”
SP Edafe also said, “They are in custody, and investigation is ongoing.”
Police arrest 27 suspected armed robbers in Delta, recover gun, drugs
