The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist/armed robber in Asaba.
The command, through a statement on Wednesday, noted that the June 9 arrest followed credible intelligence and a subsequent raid on a food canteen.
The Operation executed by the Command’s DOPS Buffalo Team, led by DSP Charles Evboifo raided the popular canteen, known for its hideout for cultists.
The operatives arrested one Kingsley Ugochukwu, 40, who, on “sighting the Police quickly disposed of a locally fabricated Beretta pistol.”
The weapon was later recovered by the operatives.
The police said, “During the preliminary investigation, the suspect made a suspicious call to his wife which prompted the operatives to expand the investigation.
“It was later revealed that the suspect ordered his wife to check his bedroom and dispose of another long-range single-barrel gun in an uncompleted building.
“The Suspect’s wife was arrested and her confession led to the recovery of the other single-barrel gun.
The recent operation, the police said is a part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and security in the metropolis and across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi assured the public of the Command’s commitment to tackling crimes and other related vices.
“Members of the public are therefore urged to partner with the Police by providing useful, timely and credible information to the Police.
“The Command can be reached through the following control room dedicated phone numbers: 08036684974, 08114895600 and 08025666914.”
