The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered two firearms following coordinated stop-and-search and patrol activities within Asaba

In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, said that on April 23, 2026, at about 1625hrs, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), while on routine stop-and-search duty along Ugbolu/Asaba Road, intercepted one Chinoso Igwemma, male, aged 28 years.

According to Edafe, the suspect’s conduct aroused suspicion, prompting a search which led to the recovery of one fabricated Beretta pistol.

“The timely intervention of the operatives is assessed to have averted a potential violent crime. The suspect is currently in custody and under investigation,” Edafe said.

In another development, operatives of the Crack Squad, while on routine patrol in the Bonsaac Area of Asaba, intercepted a tricycle carrying three male occupants. The suspects, identified as Umuadi Benjamin Chinecherem (30), Nwabueze Kelvin (28), and Okonkwo Celestine (30) were all subjected to a thorough search, leading to the recovery of one locally made cut-to-size pistol loaded with one live cartridge.

The police spokesperson linked them to criminal activity and disposing of innocent citizens of their belongings. He stated that eforts are ongoing to uncover their network and apprehend other accomplices.

“The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led strategies, and proactive policing aimed at preventing crime and dismantling criminal networks in the state,” Edafe said.