JTF arrests three with guns in Delta
29 September 2024 |
9:00 pm
The Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe, Troops of Sector 1, on Sunday, arrested three suspects with guns and ammunition at the Oghareki community in Ethiope West local government area of the State. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Officer, Major Emmanuel Onoja, in a statement, said that the suspects were arrested in a RX 350…
The Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe, Troops of Sector 1, on Sunday, arrested three suspects with guns and ammunition at the Oghareki community in Ethiope West local government area of the State.
Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Officer, Major Emmanuel Onoja, in a statement, said that the suspects were arrested in a RX 350 Lexus jeep, with registration number: YAB-347 CQ.
Onoja gave the names of those arrested as Mr. Abel Festus, Mr. Ramsey Akporoyibo, and Mr. Stephen Omah.
He said they have been taken into custody for further investigation, while Items recovered from the operation include five pump action rifles, one Dane gun, one battle axe, and 51 cartridges.
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