The Delta State Police Command has recorded major operational successes following coordinated raids across the state, leading to the arrest of suspected drug traffickers and the recovery of large quantities of illicit substances.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the Command disclosed that the operations also foiled a planned kidnapping, further strengthening security efforts in the state.
According to the statement, operatives of the Ovwian/Orerokpe Division on April 15, 2026, at about 10:23 p.m., raided a suspected drug hideout in Ugholo community, resulting in the arrest of a 33-year-old woman, Justina Onokpasa.
During the operation, officers recovered two large bags of substances suspected to be Canadian Loud, 300 small cans of the same substance, 30 bottles of CSC codeine, 10 sachets of tramadol, two sachets of ‘Super Royal’ (Redboy), 12 sachets of Swinol, 12 pieces of Molly drugs, and 400 empty distribution cans.
In a related operation on April 16, 2026, at about 11:45 a.m., operatives of the State Anti-Cult Unit (SACU) raided multiple drug spots in Abraka, arresting three suspects. The police recovered large quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs during the raid.
The police confirmed that all suspects are currently in custody while investigations are ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the operatives for their efforts and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining the crackdown on criminal activities. He also urged residents to continue providing credible information to support ongoing security operations.
