Abaniwonda Olufemi
29 Apr 2024
Police operatives attached to Abraka Division, Delta State have reportedly killed a suspected kidnapper in fierce gun duel in the bush at Abraka community, Ethiope East Local Council of the
30 Mar 2024
The Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo in Ughelli South Local Council, His Royal Majesty, Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo Urhukpe 1, allegedly involved in the gruesome killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community, has been flown to Defence Headquarters
27 Feb 2024
Delta State Police Commissioner, Abaniwonda Olufemi, has warned protesters against violating the law, stressing that the police will arrest and prosecute any offender.
22 Feb 2024
Delta State Police Commissioner, Abaniwonda Olufemi, yesterday, paraded nine suspected criminals for allegedly being in possession of three cartons containing 100 bottles of a substance believed to be Codeine and 400 sachets of 250mg of Tramadol.
13 Feb 2024
Members of Ogharefe community in Ethiope West Local Council of Delta State, yesterday, protested what they described as the premature release of Samson, suspected of being an accomplice in the alleged killing of one Kelly Onojaiyefe.
12 Feb 2024
The Delta State Commissioner of Police (CP), Abaniwonda Olufemi, has arrested and detained officers involved in the alleged shooting of the vigilante commander of Idjerhe Kingdom and two of his men in Ethiope West Local Council of the state
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