Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a pump-action gun, a live cartridge, and other dangerous weapons during a stop-and-search operation near the Second Niger Bridge.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the suspects were apprehended on May 27, 2026, by operatives of the Department of Operations (DOPS) Buffalo Team deployed at the Second Niger Bridge axis.
The police said the officers intercepted an unregistered blue Hijet Cargo mini bus travelling from Anambra State into Delta State during a targeted operation. The occupants of the vehicle allegedly attempted to prevent the officers from conducting a search and threatened to record them if the search continued.
Despite the resistance, the operatives proceeded with a thorough search of the vehicle, leading to the recovery of a pump-action gun loaded with one live cartridge and two daggers.
The suspects, identified as 25-year-old Ugo Chukwu Kendirim and 27-year-old Odo Jude, were immediately arrested and taken into custody.
Police authorities disclosed that preliminary investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the possession of the recovered weapons and whether the suspects are linked to any criminal activities within or outside the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism, stressing that the Command remains committed to intelligence-led policing and proactive measures aimed at preventing crime across Delta State.
He reiterated the Command’s resolve to deny criminal elements any safe haven and ensure the safety and security of residents.
